Using a 6 quart soup kettle, combine onions, soup bone and meat, whole tomatoes (including liquid), can of water and spices. Stir and taste. Adjust seasoning, should be sweet and sour. Taste improves with cooking. Add shredded cabbage on top. It will heap quite high but will settle as it cooks. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours. Serves 8. Origin - Russia.