Minestronie hamburger soup

 
                         Minestronie Hamburger Soup
 
 Recipe By     : Rival's Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Cuisine; 1995
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      pound         lean ground beef
    1      large         onion -- chopped
    2      small         potatoes -- peeled and cubed
    2                    carrots -- peeled and sliced
    2      stalks        celery -- sliced
    1      28 oz can     whole tomatoes
    1      cup           shredded cabbage
    1      small         bay leaf
      1/4  teaspoon      leaf thyme
      1/4  teaspoon      leaf basil
    1      teaspoon      salt
      1/4  teaspoon      pepper
                         grated Mozzarella cheese -- or
                         grated Parmesan cheese
 
 Place all ingredients except chees in Crock-Pot; stir thoroughly.  Add water to
  cover.  Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours or on High for 3 to 5 hours.  
 Stir well.  Serve sprinkled with cheese.
 
 Serves 6
 
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