st. patty's day soup

st. patty's day soup:

corned beef & cabbage

2 T. oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 leeks, sliced

4 carrots, sliced

5 medium red potatoes, diced

1 head green cabbage, sliced

2 lb. corned beef (with seasoning packet)

8 cups water

in a large pot, saute garlic, leeks & carrots in oil for 4-5 mins.
trim fat from corned beef.
add water and beef (+ seasoning packet's contents) to pot.
bring to a boil.
cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours.
remove beef and shred meat.
return it to the pot.
add potatoes & cabbage and simmer for additional 30-45 minutes until tender.

yum. i now love this irish meal.

totally from skinnytaste...i only twisted it a tiny tad