Portuguese Soup recipe

8 servings

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

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.