Minestrone - Hamburger Soup

Source: Oma Driessen

A hearty soup for chilly winter days.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 C. chopped onions
• 1 C. raw potato, cubed
• 1 C. raw carrots, sliced
• ½ C. diced celery
• 1 C. shredded cabbage
• 1 pound can tomatoes
• ¼ C. raw barley or rice
• ½ t. thyme
• ¼ t. basil
• 3-5 t. salt
• 1/8 t. pepper
• 2 quarts water

Instructions: Cook beef and onions until brown. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle in barley or rice. Add seasonings and water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Makes 6 servings.