Hamburg Soup

1 lb Ground beef

1 1/2 c Onions, diced

1 1/2 c Potato, diced

1 c Carrot, diced

1/2 c Celery, diced

1 ea Bay leaf

1 c Tomato

4 t Salt

6 ea Bouillon cubes

1 c Cabbage, cut

1 1/2 qt Water

1/4 c Rice

1 ea Basil leaf

1/8 t Pepper

Brown meat and onions in pan, stirring with fork to break up meat. Add all vegetables except finely cut cabbage. Add seasonings and meat to water in large pot. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add rice. Simmer for 45 minutes. Add cabbage, simmer another 45 minutes. Stir frequently. Serve with grated cheese. Tastes even better the next day.