Crock Pot Minestrone

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb stew meat or ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
3 ribs of celery, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
3 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 cup chopped carrots
1 can beans
4 oz small shells noodle
Zucchini, chopped
2 cups finely chopped cabbage
Parmesan cheese

On stove top, brown meat, onion, garlic, and celery in olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Pour into crock pot and add water, tomatoes, bouillon, parsley, thyme, beans, and carrots. Cook on medium all day or on high 4 to 5 hours. 30 minutes before serving, turn crock pot to high and add uncooked pasta, and cabbage. Serve with Parmesan cheese and French bread.