Cut up about 2 cups cabbage and 3 medium potatoes and a small onion and boil in about 1 1/2 quarts of water with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt added. Simmer slowly until tender. Add some chicken fat or other seasoning during the cooking to improve the flavor. In a frying pan brown 3 to 5 slices of diced bacon. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and brown. Add to soup. Season to taste.