Dad'S Portuguese Sopas (Meat Soup)

• 3 to 5 lb. chuck roast
• 1 large onion
• 2 to 3 qt. water
• 1 Tbsp. pickling spices
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 c. cooking wine
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 head cabbage (optional)
• 1/2 c. tomato sauce (optional)
• sprigs of fresh mint
• salt to taste and pepper
• 1 loaf sweet French bread, sliced

1. Bring water to boil; add meat, spices tied in a clean cloth (cheesecloth), wine, onion, sauce, mint and salt.
2. Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 3 hours.
3. Add sliced cabbage, cook until tender.
4. Place bread slices and a sprig of mint on top in a deep dish.
5. Pour hot broth and cabbage over bread.
6. Remove meat to a separate platter and serve.
7. Makes 6 to 10 servings.

chuck roast, onion, water, pickling spices, cinnamon, cooking wine, garlic, cabbage, tomato sauce, mint, salt, bread

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=498332 (may not work)