posted by memq 11-05-98 11:50 PM 
Stewp Stoup (German Cabbage Soup) 
1 pound extra lean ground beef 
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 
1/2 cup celery, coarsely chopped 
1/2 a green pepper, coarsely chopped 
2 tsp. salt 
2 tbsp. sugar 
pepper 
1/3 tsp. paprika 
28 oz. can tomatoes 
1 (6 oz.)  can tomato paste 
4 cups beef stock (boullion cubes allowed) 
2 cups diced raw potato 
1 cup diced raw carrot 
6 - 7 cups chopped cabbage (yes, that's right) 
Saute meat, onion and celery.  Add remaining ingredients except cabbage and simmer uncovered for 1 hour. 
Add cabbage and simmer, covered, for another hour. 
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.