Italian Hamburger Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. onions, chopped
1 lb. hamburger
2 Tbsp. oil
1 (No. 303) can tomatoes
1 c. chopped cabbage
1 c. raw potatoes, cubed
1 c. sliced raw carrots
3/4 c. sliced celery
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/2 qt. water
1/4 c. uncooked rice
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. basil
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Saute onions and hamburger in oil until brown in a large kettle.
Add tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, celery and green pepper.
Bring to a boil and add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.