Italian Hamburger Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 c. chopped onion
- 1 lg. can tomatoes
- 1 c. chopped cabbage
- 1 c. cubed raw potatoes
- 1 c. sliced raw carrots
- 3/4 c. sliced celery
- 1/4 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
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a large kettle, saute ground beef and onions until meat is brown; drain fat. Add tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, celery, and green pepper. Bring to a boil. Add water, rice, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese. Serves 6.