Lithuanian Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

 * 7 c. soup stock
 * 1 lg. chopped onion
 * 1 garlic clove, chopped
 * 1 tsp. sugar
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 6 peppercorns

Directions

 * 1) Simmer for 1 hour. Add: 2 grated carrots 1 sm. chopped head of cabbage 1 can (1 lb.) sauerkraut, drained & washed 1 can whole tomatoes
 * 2) Simmer for 1/2 hour. Serve with rye bread.

VARIATION: Omit carrots/tomatoes and add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup.