1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. cubed potatoes
1 1/2 qts. water
1 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1/4 c. rice
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. basil
5 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese

Cook beef with onions until slightly brown. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Yield: 6 servings.