Hamburg soup

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
cupOnions, diced
cupPotato, diced
1cupCarrot, diced
½cupCelery, diced
1eachBay leaf
1cupTomato
4teaspoonsSalt
6eachesBouillon cubes
1cupCabbage, cut
quartWater
¼cupRice
1eachBasil leaf
teaspoonPepper

Directions

Brown meat and onions in pan, stirring with fork to break up meat. Add all vegetables except finely cut cabbage. Add seasonings and meat to water in large pot.

Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add rice. Simmer for 45 minutes. Add cabbage, simmer another 45 minutes. Stir frequently.

Serve with grated cheese. Tastes even better the next day.