Carrie'S Cabbage Soup
["6 c. shredded green cabbage", "1 c. chopped onion", "2 c. diced celery", "1/2 c. diced green pepper", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. marjoram", "1 Tbsp. anisette", "6 peeled ripe red tomatoes", "2 pkg. dry onion soup mix", "2 cans beef bouillon", "water", "1/4 tsp. tarragon", "2 Tbsp. granulated sugar", "8 oz. tomato sauce", "1 lb. ground beef, browned (optional)", "1 lb. sausage (link, Polish, Italian, kielbasi or ground, browned or precooked)"]
["Combine all ingredients except meat with enough water to cover. Bring to a rolling boil, then simmer for about 3 hours, adding choice of meat in last 20 minutes.", "(The use of fresh herbs enhances flavor.)"]
["green cabbage", "onion", "celery", "green pepper", "thyme", "marjoram", "anisette", "tomatoes", "onion soup", "beef bouillon", "water", "tarragon", "sugar", "tomato sauce", "ground beef", "sausage"]