Hamburg Chowder

Why its called a chowder, I don't know. It's not thick like a chowder and it's not white, but the cabbage seems to give it its texture and flavor.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  ground chuck
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  carrots, sliced
• 2  cups  chopped celery
• 1  small cabbage, chopped
• 5  cups water
• 3  beef bouillon cubes
• 1  cup  uncooked rice
• 1  bay leaf
• 2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes, broken up
• 2  tablespoons salt

Directions

1. Sauté meat in dutch oven until brown.
2. Add remaining ingredients bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetable are tender.