Ham steak cabbage soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesCan V-8 juice
1mediumOnion, diced
4Stalks celery in 2\" pieces
1Env onion soup mix
214 oz. cans sliced stewed tomatoes, undrained
1teaspoonDry minced parsley
¼Of 2 1/2 lb. head of cabbage, diced
2cansClear beef broth
Generous dash of pepper
1Broth can water
Salt, if desired, to taste
¾poundsHam steak, in bits

Directions

Put V-8 and celery into a blender, high speed until minced. Combine with all other ingredients in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil. At once, turn to a gentle simmer and let it simmer covered for 2 hours or until cabbage is tender. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Leftovers can be frozen and thawed to use within a year.

We add a bit of hot sauce to ours. Is a good soup to eat when it's cold outside!!