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HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. celery
1 c. onions
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 c. chopped tomatoes
2 c. cubed potatoes
2 c. chopped cabbage
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 c. beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves

Brown ground beef; drain; set aside. In kettle cook celery, onions and chopped tomatoes until vegetables are tender. Add mixed vegetables, potatoes, cabbage, 2 cups beef broth, salt, pepper, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves and 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Add ground beef. Simmer 1 hour.