2 tbsp salt
1 small onion
2 springs of parsley
carrots
celery
potatoes
turnips
1 can tomatoes
rice or noodles, cooked
Cover
beef shanks with cold water in large pot. 
Add salt, onion and parsley. After it comes to a boil
cook very low for 2 hours.  Then add
carrots, celery, potatoes, turnips.  Continue to cook always low hat and
covered.  Before serving add finely cut
parsley and cooked rice or noodles.
