Beef Soup

Simmer meat for a couple of hours in the 3 quarts of water with the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper and tomatoes. Remove meat from soup; discard bones (or save for your dog if you have done).

Add vegetables of your choice (turnip, carrots, celery, potatoes) and a small head of cabbage the last half hour. Serve over noodles to make a hearty meat, or add a cup of rice the last half hour.