Sweet-N-Sour Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. beef stock
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. seedless raisins
1/3 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. minced parsley
1 turnip or parsnip, peeled and sliced
1 (8 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 bay leaves
1/2 c. chopped leeks (white part)
1 c. diced beets
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
3/4 c. sugar
salt to taste
1 1/2 c. shredded cabbage

Preparation

Combine ingredients in large soup kettle.
Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Remove bay leaves after first 30 minutes of cooking time.
Makes 2 to 3 quarts, 8 to 10 servings.