1 qt. beef broth
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
10 green onions with tops, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
1 lb. shredded cabbage
2 tomatoes, peeled and cut in eights
1/2 c. rice
1 tsp. basil
2 or 3 tbsp. soy sauce

Put beef broth in Dutch oven. Combine ground beef, egg, salt and pepper and form into meatballs. Drop into beef broth which has been brought to a simmer. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except the soy sauce. Cover and simmer 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the soy sauce and serve. Good with crusty bread and butter.