Cabbage Soup

Cabbage Soup

1/2 to whole head cabbage
2 onions
1 green pepper
6 stalks celery
1 package (1 lb.) frozen cut green beans
1 package (1 lb.) frozen sliced carrots
1 can (46 oz) V8 Vegetable Juice
1 can (28 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 can (14 oz) beef or chicken broth
1 cube beef or chicken bouillon
1/4 - 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
Black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Basil leaves, chopped
1 Tbs. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. of hot pepper seasoning (I used my homemade seasoning)
Chop vegetables. Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot. Add enough water to cover. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and boil 10 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and continue cooking until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.