Beef Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese