Soupe au Chou

(Cabbage Soup)

1 beef shank (2 1/2 to 3 lbs)
10 cups water
1 chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 1/2 cups chopped leeks
2 cups diced celery
1 cup grated carrots

Simmer beef shank in water with onion, bay leaf and seasonings until tender (2 1/2 to 3 hours). Add cabbage, leeks and celery. Simmer 30 min. longer. Stir in grated carrots just before serving. Makes six servings.

From Food - à la canadienne.