1 1/2 lb. ground beef lean
6 c. water
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, broken up
1 c. tomato juice
1/4 c. instant minced onion
1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. diced raw potatoes
1 c. chopped cabbage
1 c. diced green pepper
1/4 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen whole kernel corn
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans

In large pot, brown meat, stirring to crumble. Drain off drippings. Add water, tomatoes, tomato juice, onion, basil, dill, garlic, thyme, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 30 minutes. Add potatoes and cabbage. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add green pepper, carrots, corn, and green beans. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 8 servings.

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