Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean beef, cubed
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 1/2 c. dry navy beans
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 lb. can tomatoes (undrained)
• 1/2 c. uncooked spaghetti, broken in 2-inch pieces
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 3 c. water
• 1 tsp. oregano
• Parmesan cheese