Portuguese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. Polish sausage, sliced
5 c. water, divided
2 carrots, sliced
1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped (optional)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato juice or vegetable juice
2 cans kidney beans, drained and washed

Preparation

Simmer sausage in 2 cups boiling water for 30 to 45 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except kidney beans, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add kidney beans last and heat through.
Yield: 10 servings.