Mom's Yummy Cabbage Soup (Even if You Don't Like Cabbage!)

This recipe I received from my mom several years ago. I am not a big fan of cabbage normally, but I LOVE this soup. It's even better the next day. And it's so easy. Perfect for a cold winter's day, wonderful with a salad and some good hot bread.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  small head of cabbage, cut up in sm. pieces
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 10  allspice berries
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  onion
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6  cups water
• 2 -3  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, put cut-up cabbage and raw ground beef, diced onion and all ingredients EXCEPT for the tomato paste.
2. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until the meat and cabbage are done. (NOTE: You do not have to drain the fat from the ground beef.) (The cabbage and beef usually get done at about the same time--if not, just cook a little longer till the cabbage is done.).
3. Turn heat down to low, add the tomato paste and cook about 15 minutes longer.
4. I usually add a little salt and pepper as I cook, then season again to taste when the soup is finished.