Hearty Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 6 c. water
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1 c. each: chopped onion, celery and bell pepper
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14 oz.) can red kidney beans
• 1 c. shredded cabbage
• 1/2 c. macaroni
• 1 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese