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                          Ham Steak Cabbage Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12      ounces        Can V-8 juice
   1      medium        Onion -- diced
   4                    Stalks celery in 2" pieces
   1                    Env onion soup mix
   2                    14 oz. cans sliced stewed -- tomatoes, undrained
   1      teaspoon      Dry minced parsley
     1/4                Of 2 1/2 lb. head of -- cabbage, diced
   2      cans          Clear beef broth
                        Generous dash of pepper
   1                    Broth can water
                        Salt, if desired -- to taste
     3/4  pound         Ham steak -- in bits

Put V-8 and celery into a blender, high speed until minced. Combine with all other
 ingredients in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil. At once, turn to a gentle simmer and let
 it simmer covered for 2 hours or until cabbage is tender.  Makes 6 to 8 servings. 
 Leftovers can be frozen and thawed to use within a year.

 We add a bit of hot sauce to ours.  Is a good soup to eat when it's cold outside!!

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