MOM'S GERMAN BORSCHT SOUP

3 1/2 qt. water

1 lb. soup meat and bone

2 bay leaves

1 lg. onion, sliced

3 lg. carrots, diced

2 tsp. salt

1 c. celery and some leaves

1 sm. heat cabbage shredded

1/4 c. rice

2 lg. potatoes, sliced

1 c. cream

Boil soup meat and bone for 2 hours onion and bay leaves add vegetables and tomatoes. Simmer about 1 hour. Add cream when you are ready to eat. May add 1/4 cup barley if desired.