Hamburger Florentine Soup

This is a soup recipe my mom received from a fellow x-ray tech at Ingalls, Maria. It is a very hearty, filling soup that I love making. And it is "souper" easy to make! All you need is a good piece of crusty warm bread to go with this soup and you are good to go my friend!!

2 lbs. Hamburger

5 cups of Water

2 cups cubed potatoes

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 cup diced onion

1 cup celery

1/3 cup uncooked barley

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 bay leaf

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can green beans, drained ( or i usually use frozen, probably about a cup and a half)

One 9 ounce package chopped spinach

Brown meat, drain grease, add the rest of the ingredients except spinach, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes Add spinach, simmer another 30 minutes. Before serving, remove Bay Leaf. How easy does it get?