HAMBURGER CABBAGE SOUP

Hamburger Cabbage Soup image

Provided by Gary Hancq

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 can(s) Tomatoes 15 oz. diced whole or sliced
1 1/2 lb Hamburger
1/2 Medium to large head of Cabbage
1 Tbsp Oregano, dried
1 Tbsp Basil, dried
2 Tbsp Butter
1/2 Medium Onion diced
dash(es) Salt and Pepper
2 can(s) Water 15 oz. each

Steps:

1. Cook Hamburger in frying pan and chop, leave coarse. Add chopped onion near end of cooking. Drain hamburger and reserve and utilize 3 or 4 tablespoons of the juices.
2. In 4 quart soup pot put in Tomatoes and one 15 oz. can of water. Chop raw cabbage to about the size of a nickle and add to tomatoes. Add Oregano and Basil, or substitute 2 tablespoon Italian Seasoning. Add 2 tablespoons Butter. Add cooked Hamburger and Onions and dash of Salt and Pepper.
3. Cook and low simmer for one hour. Add additional can of water 15 minutes before end of cooking. Test Cabbage for tenderness, when tender soup is done.
4. If you like Cabbage this is a good Chili alternative. It's always a hit at our house.
5. Note: The ingredients could be prepared in a a crock pot after Hamburger is cooked.