Hamburger Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. oil
• 4 medium carrots, sliced (approximately 2 c.)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 c. chopped celery
• 1 small cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 2 cans tomatoes, chopped
• 5 c. water
• 1/2 c. uncooked rice
• 3 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 bay leaf