Hamburger Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
1 large can tomatoes
1/4 c. rice
1 small bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. basil
3 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 qt. water
2 envelopes onion soup mix

Preparation

Brown beef and onions until just slightly brown.
While beef is browning, add water and soup mix in soup kettle and mix well. Add all remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then add beef and onions.
Simmer for 1 hour.
You can sprinkle with cheese when serving.
Yields 6 servings.