Hamburger Chowder

The soup that eats like a meal.

1/2 lb. ground beef
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion
2 C. celery, chopped
1 small cabbage, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cans tomatoes, broken up
5 C. water
3 beef bullion cubes
1/2 C. uncooked long grain rice
3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Saute meat in a large pot until brown. Add the carrots, onion, celery cabbage and green pepper to the browned meat and saute for a few minutes. I chop and add as I finish chopping. After sauteing the veggies, add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and cover. Let it simmer for 35-45 minutes or until all of the vegetables are tender. Remove the bay leaf prior to serving. Leftovers freeze very well.