Pantry Shortage Cabbage Stew

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion (minced)
• 1/2 head cabbage (shredded or cut thin)
• 14 ounces italian stewed tomatoes
• 4 -6 cups water
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1 ounce) package lipton vegetable soup mix

Recipe

• 1 begin by browning beef in skillet, while the beef is browning, pulse in a blender, the canned ingredients , and the bullion cube. pour the tomatoe pur'e into a large soup pot. add 4 to 6 cups of water to the tomatoe mixture and heat on high to boil. while the beef is still browning, shred the cabbage , and mince the onion . drain the meat if needed, and return to the pan , add the cabbage and onion at this point , allow to saute until wilted. meanwhile add 1 envelope of lipton vegetable soup to the tomatoe base, stir and reduce to medium heat. add the meat/onion/cabbage mixture to the base. add salt.stirr and simmer on medium heat until all flavors are blended and cabbage/onions are thoroughly cooked. ( approx 10 minutes or more).
• 2 add water if the soup seems too thick or chunky to your taste.