Cabbage Soup

Okay now don't knock it before you try it! I kow the cabbage can turn some people off, but after simmer all afternoon with different vegetables, it turns into a soft flavorful ingredient. Not to be confused with the "cabbage soup diet", this soup does contain meat. But it is loaded with fiber and one heaping serving only contains 520 calories (made exactly how I do it). Enjoy with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich or alone. It is also excellent reheated the next day. Enjoy!

Serves 4

1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
8 cups beed liquid - 8 cups water with 8 beef bouillon or 8 cups low sodium beef broth
2 large carrots - chopped
4 stalks celery - chopped
1 medium onion - chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen green beans
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
8 oz polish, smoked or kielbasa sausage (I use EckrichTurkey Smoked Sausage - 1/2 the fat)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients into a large crock pot. The liquid will not completely cover vegetables but as they cook down it will. Turn on high and cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.