Sheila's Cabbage Soup

• 2 12-3 lbs beef shank
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 12 cups leeks, chopped (white part only)
• 1 12 cups celery, diced
• 1 cup carrot, grated
• 10 cups water

1. Simmer beef shanks in water (see note)with bay leaf, salt and pepper for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
2. At the same time brown onion in fry pan, then simmer along with meat.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-30 minutes longer.

beef shank, onion, butter, bay leaf, salt, pepper, cabbage, leeks, celery, carrot, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sheilas-cabbage-soup-183470 (may not work)