Creole Flavored Beef Soup (Low Salt)

• 3 lbs beef shank, cross cuts 1 inch thick
• 4 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes, undrained
• 12 cup sliced celery
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 14 teaspoon black pepper
• 14 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 14 cup fresh lemon juice

1. Combine everything except the cabbage, bell pepper, and lemon juice in a crock pot or dutch oven.
2. Cover tightly and simmer for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
3. Remove shanks, cut the beef from the bone and chop into small pieces.
4. Return the beef to the stew, add in cabbage, and bell pepper.
5. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

beef shank, water, tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, black pepper, ground red pepper, cabbage, green bell pepper, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-flavored-beef-soup-low-salt-245134 (may not work)