posted by Verla 09-23-101 5:49 PM 
 
Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup 
served at Scott's Prime Rib restaurant in East Hazel Crest, Illinois. 
  
2 quarts of water 
1 c. diced cooked roast beef 
1 c. chopped onions 
1 c. chopped tomato (or 1 can of drained chunky tomtoes) 
1 c. shredded cabbage 
1/2 c. sliced celery 
1/3 c. chopped carrots 
1 c. sugar 
1/2 c. cider vinegar 
1/4 c. red wine 
2 T. browning sauce (Kitchen Bouquet) 
2 T. Worcestershire sauce 
1 T. tomato sauce 
6 beef bouillon cubes or granules (6 tsp) 
1 tsp garlic powder 
salt and pepper to taste 
1/4 tsp dried thyme 
2 T. flour 
2 T. vegetable oil 
 
In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except flour and oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered until veggies are tender. Combine flour and oil and stir into soup. Simmer until thickened. Makes 8 to 10 servings or 3 quarts.