2 c. red beans
1 sm. onion
1 clove garlic, cut fine
1 lg. potato, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. paprika
Chopped parsley (optional)
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 can tomato sauce
1 tbsp. shortening
2 qt. water
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 sm. head cabbage, chopped
1/2 c. macaroni
Any kind of smoked sausage

Cook beans in plenty of water until done. Add onion, garlic, potato, salt and pepper, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, tomato sauce and shortening; cool 15 minutes more.

Add 2 quarts water and lemon juice; mix and boil for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook an additional 15 minutes.