Cabbage Soup

Have lots of cabbage? Need a great way to use it up? This soup is hearty and healthy.

Prepare the following:

• 3/4 lb lean pork loin cut in small chunks (or use a lean ground meat such as bison or beef)
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 10 oz can beef broth (no msg added)
• 1 10 oz can tomato soup (no msg added)
• 2 soup cans water
• 4 cups (1 lb) cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp sherry (optional)

Brown meat in butter (or oil) in a large soup pot Add rest of ingredients and cover. Bring to a boil, and lower heat. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve with sour cream.