Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large head cabbage, shredded
- 1 large onion, quartered
- salt to taste
- 2 lbs. flanken (short ribs)
- 1 large can tomatoes, or equivalent fresh
- 1/2 c. lemon juice
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2 qts. water
- 2 Tbsp. oil
Instructions
Brown meat in oil in large pot. Add onion, salt and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, or until meat is almost tender. Add shredded cabbage and tomatoes and simmer for another hour. Add lemon juice and brown sugar. Taste and correct seasoning if mecessary. Variation: 1/2 c. catsup or 8 oz. can of tomato sauce may be substitued for the tomatoes if a stronger tomato flavor is desired.