Cowboy Soup
["2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 lb. lean ground beef", "1 c. onion, chopped", "1 c. potatoes, diced", "1 c. cabbage, shredded", "1 c. carrots, sliced", "1/2 c. rice", "1 c. celery, sliced", "2 (1 lb. each) cans tomatoes", "4 c. water", "1/2 tsp. basil", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1 bay leaf", "salt to taste"]
["Melt shortening in a large kettle.", "Add meat and onion.", "Brown slowly, stirring with a fork to break up meat.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Mix well.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover.", "Reduce heat. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours."]
["shortening", "lean ground beef", "onion", "potatoes", "cabbage", "carrots", "rice", "celery", "tomatoes", "water", "basil", "thyme", "bay leaf", "salt"]