Sheila's Cabbage Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2-3 lbs beef shank
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups leeks, chopped ( part only)
• 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 10 cups water

Recipe

• 1 simmer beef shanks in water (see note)with bay leaf, salt and pepper for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. at the same time brown onion in fry pan, then simmer along with meat.
• 2 add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-30 minutes longer.