Hamburger Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 t shortening in lg kettle (saute 1 c chopped onion and 1 lb. hamburger meat until meat is brown)
1 (#303) can tomatoes
1 c chopped cabbage
1 c raw, cubed potatoes
1 c sliced carrots
3/4 c sliced celery
1/4 c chopped green pepper
1 1/2 qt. water
1/4 c uncooked rice
1-2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Simmer for 1 hour. Put in soup bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread.