Hearty Lentil Soup
["2 to 3 lb. beef shank", "3 carrots, chopped", "3 medium potatoes, diced", "2 turnips, diced (optional)", "1 large onion, chopped", "3 stalks celery, including tops, chopped", "1 large c. tomatoes (I use stewed tomatoes, 1 can Italian)", "5 c. water", "5 beef bouillon cubes", "2 tsp. basil", "1/2 lb. lentils", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 1/2 c. cabbage, chopped"]
["Place the ingredients in a slow cooker except the cabbage. Stew for 8 to 9 hours on low setting.", "Remove bones and cut meat into soup.", "Turn the slow cooker to high and add the cabbage. Cook 30 to 40 minutes longer.", "Serves 6 to 8.", "Freezes well."]
["beef shank", "carrots", "potatoes", "onion", "stalks celery", "tomatoes", "water", "basil", "lentils", "salt", "cabbage"]