Hungarian Beef Soup
["3 pieces short ribs of beef", "3 carrots", "4 sprigs celery", "1 cluster fresh parsley", "small onion", "1/4 head cabbage", "4 peppercorns", "salt, pepper and paprika", "1 small potato (optional)"]
["Place ribs in 6-quart pot.", "Cover with water.", "Bring to a boil and skim.", "Tie parsley and celery with string to hold together and add to pot.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Simmer gently and skim occasionally for about an hour.", "Simmer for 3 hours.", "Serve with noodles."]
["short ribs", "carrots", "celery", "parsley", "onion", "cabbage", "peppercorns", "salt", "potato"]