Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 c. cubed potatoes
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 6 c. water
• 1/4 c. rice
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 can kidney beans (include liquid)
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 crushed bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. macaroni