Minestrone Hamburger Soup

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup cubed raw potato
1 cup sliced raw carrot
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1 large can tomatoes (2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup rice
1 small bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1-1/2 qt. water
Grated cheddar cheese

Cook beef with onion until slightly browned; add potato, carrot, celery, cabbage and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle in rice; add bay leaf, thyme, basil, salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer 1 hour. To serve, sprinkle with cheese. Makes 5 servings.