Lithuanian Cabbage Soup

Broth

 * 7 cups soup stock
 * 1 large chopped onion
 * 1 garlic clove, chopped
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 6 peppercorns

Vegetables

 * 2 grated carrots
 * 1 small chopped head of cabbage
 * 1 can (1 lb) sauerkraut, drained and washed
 * 1 can whole tomatoes

Directions

 * 1) Simmer the broth ingredients for 1 hour.
 * 2) Add the carrots, cabbage, sauerkraut and tomatoes
 * 3) Simmer for ½ hour.
 * 4) Serve with rye bread.

Variation

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