Carrie'S Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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.)