Pork and Cabbage Soup

1# very lean 'leftover' pork

1 med. onion - chopped

2T butter or extra virgin olive oil

1/2 lg. heavy head of green cabbage

2-3 lg. carrots

1 28oz. can diced tomatoes

28oz. ± water

your favorite soup seasonings

Cut the pre-cooked pork into cubes and brown with butter or olive oil, and a little of the onion in a 3qt. pot.  Brown and deglaze with a little water, white wine or beer, several times until the meat and pan are nicely browned.  Add cabbage you've cut into cubes, sliced-chopped carrots, tomatoes, water and seasonings.  Simmer, covered, on medium heat for an hour or so.  Serve when vegetables are done the way you like them.  Would go nicely with some crusty garlic bread. . .Lin