Carrie'S Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

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.
(The use of fresh herbs enhances flavor.)