1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
1/4 c. rice or barley
1 sm. bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. leaf basil
4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 qt. water
1 qt. tomatoes

Brown ground beef and onion in a large kettle. Add other vegetables and water. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle in rice/barley. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove bay leaf. Delicious reheated.