Grama Julia'S Beef Soup(Hungarian Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef chuck
2 knuckle bones, cracked
2 qt. cold water
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 large carrots
2 parsley roots and greens
2 stalks celery
1 fresh tomato
1 medium onion
2 cabbage leaves
2 medium potatoes
8 whole black peppercorns

Preparation

Wash meat and bones.
Place in large pot.
Add water.
Let it come to a boil; skim off fat.
Prepare vegetables by washing and paring as necessary.
Add seasoning and vegetables except potatoes.
Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Add whole potatoes; simmer for another 1/2 hour.
When done, strain soup.
Serve as consomme or with Crum Noodles.