Minestrone

Ingredients

• 2 quarts beef broth
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 lb lean beef round, cubed (3/4 inch)
• 2 cups coarsely diced zucchini
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 sliced medium carrots
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• salt and pepper