Hearty Minestrone Soup

Hearty Minestrone 1 small onion, finely diced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 1 celery stalk, diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1/4 lbs. ground beef 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup parmesan cheese salt and pepper In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, and beef in olive oil. Add tomato paste, diced carrots and celery. Continue sautéing for 2 minutes. Add bay leaf, then pour in the chicken stock. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add shredded cabbage and diced zucchini to the pot, then simmer for 20 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated parmesan cheese on the side.