Carrie'S Cabbage Soup

• 6 c. shredded green cabbage
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 c. diced celery
• 1/2 c. diced green pepper
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. marjoram
• 1 Tbsp. anisette
• 6 peeled ripe red tomatoes
• 2 pkg. dry onion soup mix
• 2 cans beef bouillon
• water
• 1/4 tsp. tarragon
• 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 1 lb. ground beef, browned (optional)
• 1 lb. sausage (link, Polish, Italian, kielbasi or ground, browned or precooked)

1. Combine all ingredients except meat with enough water to cover. Bring to a rolling boil, then simmer for about 3 hours, adding choice of meat in last 20 minutes.
2. (The use of fresh herbs enhances flavor.)

green cabbage, onion, celery, green pepper, thyme, marjoram, anisette, tomatoes, onion soup, beef bouillon, water, tarragon, sugar, tomato sauce, ground beef, sausage

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=300676 (may not work)