Easy Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large carrot
1 stalk celery
1/2 small head cabbage
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 (16 oz.) can Italian green beans
4 c. water
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 c. V-8 juice

Preparation

Saute carrot, celery and cabbage in 1 tablespoon oil.
Add other ingredients.
Add small amount of cooked spaghetti (optional).
Top soup with Parmesan cheese and serve.