Portuguese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
6 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 cups ketchup
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef consomme
2 2/3 quarts water
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vinegar

Preparation

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onions in oil until just tender. Stir in sausage and cook 5 minutes more. Place cabbage, potatoes, beans, ketchup, consomme and water in the pot. Season with garlic powder, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 to 45 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and simmer 1 hour more. Add more water if needed.