Cabbage Soup

This is a delicious cabbage soup recipe.  I love how easy it is.  My family loves this soup!  -Kristin

2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cut up potatoes
2 cups cut up carrots
4-6 cups chopped cabbage
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
6-8 cups beef broth
4-6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown rice
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves

• Brown the beef and onion together.  Drain the grease.
• Add all the ingredients together in a large pot.  Add more broth or water depending on how thickyou like your soups.  Cover and simmer 2 hours or until the rice is tender.