Stuffed Cabbages(Golumbki) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large cabbage (about 4 lb.)
water
2 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 c. cooked rice
2 eggs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. salt
1 medium green pepper, seeded and sliced
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 tsp. basil

Preparation

With sharp knife, cut deep around stem of cabbage.
Place stem up in large kettle with 2 inches of water.
Cover and bring to boil.
As leaves start to wilt, remove with fork to colander; drain.
Need about 24 leaves.
Chop some remaining cabbage to get 1/2 cup.
Set aside.
(Use rest of cabbage for soups, etc.)