1-2 pieces Flanken (1-1 1/2 lb.)
1 lg. onion
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 (28 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 med. green cabbage, shred coarsely
Juice of 1-2 lemons
1 (14 oz.) can sauerkraut
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 env. Nutra-sweet or 1 tbsp. sugar
4 c. water

In a large pot, add water, onion (cut almost 1/2 through), Flanken and cook 3/4 hour. Remove onion. Add all ingredients except cabbage. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Add coarsely shredded cabbage 15-20 minutes before serving. Additional cabbage may be added to the pot. (This soup is good for 2 days!) Serves hearty appetites.