1 lb. lean hamburger
2/3 c. diced celery
1 bay leaf
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 c. diced onions
1 c. sliced carrots
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 qt. water
1/2 c. cubed raw potatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. frozen peas
1 c. shredded cabbage
1/4 c. raw rice
2 beef bouillon cubes

Brown meat and onion in pan sprayed with Pam. Drain off fat. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and tomato sauce. Bring to boil. Add rice and other ingredients except peas. Cover and simmer 50 minutes. Add peas and cook 5 or 10 minutes. Serve in bowls sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Freezes well. Serves 6.