Microwave Hamburger Soup

Source: Microwave Cooking Class

• 1 lb. ground beef (or 2" strips beef)
• 2 stalks celery (with leaves)
• 1 large onion
• 1 to 2 tsp. instant beef bouillon
• 16 oz can tomatoes
• 3-4 whole cabbage leaves
• garlic to taste
• 2 carrots
• 2-3 green onions
• soup bone (opt)

1. Wrap 2 carrots in paper towel and wet.  Microwave on high 2 minutes. (1 1/2 minutes for one)
2. Put onions, cooked carrots, celery, and cabbage leaves in a 3 1/2 quart covered casserole.  Cook 5 minutes on high.
3. Heat browner for 5 minutes.  Brown meat and return to oven for 2-3 minutes.  Drain grease.
4. Drain tomatoes and cut into small chunks and add to veggies.
5. Add 1/2 cup water and bouillon.
6. Stir gently to combine.
7. Microwave on high for 30-35 minutes. (Covered)