Hamburger Soup

1 lb hamburger
1 large diced onion
3 or 4 sliced carrots
3 or 4 stalks sliced celery
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 small bay leaf
1/2 t thyme
1/2 t basil
1 T salt
1/2 t pepper
6 cups water
1/4 cup rice (white or brown)
4 peeled, diced potatoes
1/2 small head cabbage, sliced

Brown hamburger and onion in large kettle. Drain off fat, if there is any. Add carrots, celery, tomatoes, spices and water. Bring to a boil. Add rice. Simmer about 30 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until the potatoes are done--about 30 to 45 minutes on simmer. Add cabbage about five minutes before serving.

If not enough broth, you can add vegetable broth, beef broth, a little water, or tomato juice. If you add too much more water, it does dilute the taste.