Dad'S Portuguese Sopas (Meat Soup)
["3 to 5 lb. chuck roast", "1 large onion", "2 to 3 qt. water", "1 Tbsp. pickling spices", "1/2 cinnamon stick", "1/2 c. cooking wine", "2 cloves garlic", "1 head cabbage (optional)", "1/2 c. tomato sauce (optional)", "sprigs of fresh mint", "salt to taste and pepper", "1 loaf sweet French bread, sliced"]
["Bring water to boil; add meat, spices tied in a clean cloth (cheesecloth), wine, onion, sauce, mint and salt.", "Cover and cook until meat is tender, about 3 hours.", "Add sliced cabbage, cook until tender.", "Place bread slices and a sprig of mint on top in a deep dish.", "Pour hot broth and cabbage over bread.", "Remove meat to a separate platter and serve.", "Makes 6 to 10 servings."]
["chuck roast", "onion", "water", "pickling spices", "cinnamon", "cooking wine", "garlic", "cabbage", "tomato sauce", "mint", "salt", "bread"]