Minestrone Hamburger Soup

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

1 cup cubed raw potato

1 cup sliced raw carrot

1/2 cup celery, diced

1/2 cup shredded cabbage

1 No. 2 can tomatoes (21/2 cups)

1/4 cup rice

1 small bay leaf

1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves

5 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1-1/2 qt. water

Grated cheddar cheese

Cook beef with onion until slightly browned; add potato, carrot, celery, cabbage and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle in rice; add bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer 1 hour. To serve, sprinkle with cheese.

Makes 5 servings.

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