Cabbage Soup

Given to me by a family friend. Great for those cold winter/rainy days, or those chilly days in fall. ( or those who just love soups and stews.

Shared by MAMA JO

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 or 2 lg. onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 C. diced celery
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 Tbs. oil
• 1 28-oz. can tomatoes or 2 lb. frozen
• 2 5-oz. cans tomato paste
• 2 C. raw diced potatoes
• 2 C. diced carrots
• 4 C. beef stock
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 or 7 coarsely chopped cabbage

Directions

Saute first five ingredients in oil. Add remaining ingredients except cabbage. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Add cabbage and simmer for 1 more hour, adding more water if necessary up to 3 cups.