Russian Soldiers Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. butter
3 large onions
1 large cabbage, shredded
3 lb. stew beef
4 large potatoes, sliced
1 pkg. carrots, sliced
3 tsp. pepper
salt to taste
water to cover or beef broth
sour cream

Preparation

Melt butter in large soup kettle.
Add onions and cabbage and cook 5 minutes.
Add all other ingredients, except sour cream. Cook several hours, at least 2, simmering.