Minestrone Hamburger Soup

By paigetemby

Ingredients

• 1/2 C pasta shells
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 C onion, chopped
• 1 C potato, cubed
• 1 C carrot, sliced
• 1/2 C celery, diced
• 1 large can tomatoes (2 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 C rice
• 1 C shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup rice
• 3 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• dash pepper
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/2 t thyme
• 1/4 t basil
• 1-1/2 qt. water

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour.

Drain pasta and add to the pan. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through.