2 lb. beef, cut to bite size
1/4 lb. cooked ham pieces, optional
1 tbsp. salt
4 c. thinly sliced cabbage (1 lb.)
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
6 carrots, pared and cut in pieces
3/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 lb. 12 oz. can tomatoes, undrained
1 lg. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables of our choice
1 - 2 pared and cubed potatoes
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 can Italian tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. ground cloves (optional)

Place beef and 1 tablespoon salt in 4 quarts of water in very large kettle. Cover and bring to boiling. Skim off surface Add cabbage, onions, carrots, celery, peppers and tomatoes. Bring to boiling; simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, simmer covered for 3 1/2 hours. Remove from heat and cool. Remove all fat from surface Reheat soup and serve. Makes 6 1/2 quarts.