French Cabbage Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Chop up all vegetables.
2. 2
   Place butter in soup pot over medium heat.
3. 3
   Once melted, add the cabbage, leeks, carrot, turnip, onion, celery and garlic.
4. 4
   Stir occasionally until the vegetables are tender, but not browned.
5. 5
   Peel potatoes and cut into large pieces.
6. 6
   Add potatoes and drained beans to pot.
7. 7
   Add the water and broth.
8. 8
   Season to taste with salt & pepper.
9. 9
   Simmer for 1 hour.
10. 10
    Cut smoked sausage into small pieces and fry until browned.
11. 11
    To serve, place a few pieces of sausage in the bottom of your soup bowl and ladle the soup over them.