Minestrone Hamburger Soup

• 1 lb ground chuck
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup raw chopped potato
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup raw sliced carrot
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 28 ounces whole tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 cup macaroni
• 1 quart water
• salt & pepper, to taste

1. Brown ground chuck with chopped onions. Drain well.
2. Place all ingredients in stock or crock pot (including raw macaroni) and cook over low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours; stirring often.
3. Can place in crock pot over low heat 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
4. *If you prefer your pasta al dente, then cook pasta separately and add to soup just before serving or add towards the end and cook until it is done to your preference. You can also use rice instead of macaroni.

ground chuck, onion, potato, celery, carrot, cabbage, tomatoes, water, bay leaves, thyme, basil, macaroni, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minestrone-hamburger-soup-248934 (may not work)