2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. smoked Polish sausage, sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
2 c. chopped celery & leaves
4 c. shredded cabbage
2 c. diced carrots
3 c. cubed potatoes
1 med. bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 c. beef bouillon
5 c. water
2 tbsp. vinegar
Salt to taste

Melt butter. Add sausage (always boil sausage first), onion and celery. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until onion is transparent. Add cabbage, carrots, bay leaf, thyme, bouillon, water, vinegar and salt. Bring to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer, covered until potatoes and carrots are done.