Ham Steak Cabbage Soup

12 oz Can V-8 juice

1 md Onion, diced

4 Stalks celery in 2" pieces

1 Env onion soup mix

2 14 oz. cans sliced stewed

-tomatoes, undrained 1 t Dry minced parsley

1/4 Of 2 1/2 lb. head of

-cabbage, diced 2 cn Clear beef broth

Generous dash of pepper 1 Broth can water

Salt, if desired, to taste 3/4 lb 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!!