1 lb. hamburger
1 c. diced onion
1/2 c. green pepper
1 1/2 c. cubed potato
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
3/4 c. celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
2 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1/4 c. rice
1 sm. bay leaf
4-5 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. sweet basil
1 1/2 qt. water

Brown first 3 ingredients. Then add next 5 vegetables, bring to a boil and add other 7 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.