Hamburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef
1 c. each chopped onions, cubed potatoes, carrots, celery and shredded cabbage
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1/4 c. raw rice
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. basil
2 Tbsp. pepper
1 1/2 qt. water
dash of nutmeg
Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Brown beef with onions; drain.
Add rest of ingredients except rice and cheese.
Simmer 1 hour.
Add rice and simmer 45 minutes longer.
Serve with cheese.
Better second day.