Ingredients

  • 2 lb. shin of beef
  • large marrowbone
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 4 c. (1 lb.) thinly sliced cabbage
  • 4 qt. water
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 6 carrots, pared and cut in 3-inch pieces
  • 3/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
  • 1/2 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans
  • 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
  • 1 (12 oz.) can whole-kernel corn, drained
  • 1 pared potato, cubed (1 c.)
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Day before serving:
  • Place beef, marrowbone, 1 tablespoon salt and water in very large kettle.
  • Cover and bring to boiling.
  • Skim surface.
  • Add cabbage, onions, carrots, celery, green peppers and tomatoes.
  • Bring to boiling; then simmer, covered 30 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, 3 1/2 hours.
  • Remove meat and bone.
  • Discard bone.
  • Let meat cool.
  • Cut into cubes and add to soup.
  • Refrigerate overnight.