classic beef noodle soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds stewing beef - cut in 1.5 in ch cubes
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon steak spice
• 1 tablespoon mild chile powder
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 16 cups water
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 - piece parmesan rind - 2 inches
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 - bay leaves
• 1/2 medium green cabbage - chopped
• 1 medium shallot - diced
• 1 large onion - diced
• 3 stalks celery-chopped
• 4 medium carrots - sliced
• 3 medium potatoes - cubed
• 1 pound your favorite pasta shape