Hearty Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. beef shank
3 carrots, chopped
3 medium potatoes, diced
2 turnips, diced (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, including tops, chopped
1 large c. tomatoes (I use stewed tomatoes, 1 can Italian)
5 c. water
5 beef bouillon cubes
2 tsp. basil
1/2 lb. lentils
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. cabbage, chopped

Preparation

Place the ingredients in a slow cooker except the cabbage. Stew for 8 to 9 hours on low setting.
Remove bones and cut meat into soup.
Turn the slow cooker to high and add the cabbage. Cook 30 to 40 minutes longer.
Serves 6 to 8.
Freezes well.