Crock Pot Minestrone Hamburger Soup

This is another very simple recipe from Best-Loved Slow Cooker Recipes.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  cup  shredded cabbage
• 1  large onion, diced
• 2  small potatoes, scrubbed (or peeled)
• 2  carrots, peeled and cubed
• 2  stalks celery, sliced
• 1  small bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
•  grated mozzarella cheese or  parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients except the cheese in your crock pot, stir thoroughly, all enough water to cover all ingredients, cover and cook on Low 8 to 12 hours or on High 3 to 5 hours.
2. Stir well and serve sprinkled with cheese.