Cabbage Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 to 3 c. cabbage, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper

Preparation

In a 5 quart pot, brown beef, sausage, onion and bell pepper. Drain if necessary.
Add about 4 cups of water, beans, potatoes and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce to low and simmer 30 to 35 minutes.
Add cabbage and continue to cook until potatoes are tender and cabbage is done.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.