Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1 c. diced onion
• 1 c. cubed raw potatoes
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1/2 c. diced celery
• 1 c. shredded cabbage
• 1/4 c. rice
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 leaf basil
• 4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 qt. water*
• 2 c. cooked tomatoes