Hamburger Minestrone Soup

1 20-oz can tomatoes,

(or lean ground beef) including juice

1 c chopped onion

1 small bay leaf

1 large clove garlic, chopped

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 1/2 quarts water

1/4 tsp dried basil

1 c cubed potatoes

1 Tbsp salt

1 c sliced carrots

1/8 tsp pepper

1 c diced celery

1/4 c uncooked rice

1 c shredded cabbage Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large kettle, cook beef with onion and garlic until slightly brown. Add water, potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, and tomatoes; bring mixture to a boil. Add bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt and pepper; stir. Sprinkle rice on top. Reduce heat, cover and simmer one hour. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. </pre>

Source: Stilwell/Stanley Sun Newspaper (KS)

6 to 8 servings.