Borscht, Cabbage I

Ingredients

• 4 quarts boiling water
• 2 pounds meat-marrow bones (optional)
• 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
• 4 or 5 tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 medium pieces sour salt or 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey