Minestrone-Hamburger Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup cubed potatoes
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 4 tea. salt
  • 1/8 tea. pepper
  • 1/4 tea. basil
  • 1/2 tea. thyme
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 qt. water
  • 1 large can of tomatoes
  • Parmesan or Cheddar for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Cook hamburger and onion in a large kettle until meat is slightly brown. Add water, potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and tomatoes. bring to a boil Sprinkle rice into kettle. Add remaining ingredients.

Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Serve with Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese on top.