Hamburger Soup

Source: Microwave cooking class

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 to 2 tsp. instant beef bouillon
• 16 oz. can tomatoes
• 2 or 3 cabbage leaves
• garlic to taste
• 2 carrots
• 2 green onions
• soup bone (opt)

1. Wrap 2 carrots in paper towels and wet.  Micro on high 2 minutes until soft (1 1/2 min for 1)
2. Put onions, carrots, celery and cabbage in a 3.5 quart covered casserole.  Cook 5 min on high.
3. Cook & drain.
4. Drain tomatoes & cut into small chunks.  Add to veggies.
5. Add 1/2 cup water and bouillon, stir to combine.
6. Micro on high 30-35 minutes, covered.