Scrubby'S Hamburger Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 whole chopped onion
5 c. water
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, sliced thin
1 large can tomatoes with juice
1/2 c. barley (optional)
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
1 large can kidney beans or 2 medium-size cans
1 beef bouillon cube
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. catsup
1 tsp. seasoned salt
basil as desired (optional)

Preparation

Brown ground chuck into bite-size chunks with onion.
Add water and remaining ingredients.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Stir occasionally.