Beef And Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans
1 (13 oz.) can beef broth
1 c. canned crushed tomatoes
2 c. shredded cabbage

Preparation

In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, brown the meat over medium-hot heat, breaking it up. Spoon excess fat in a small bowl.
Mash 4 cups beans and liquid into paste.
Add to saucepan with remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to moderate and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until cabbage is tender.
Makes 7 cups.