Cabbage Soup from Jordan

Description
Makes about 13 cups.

Ingredients

 * 1 very large pot, this makes a lot of soup
 * 1 small head cabbage
 * 1 bunch celery, chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 3 yellow onions, chopped
 * 1 package Lipton onion soup mix (very important)
 * 2 large cans V-8 vegetable juice
 * 2 cans water
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * Bottled hot sauce to taste

Directions

 * 1) Cook cabbage, celery, garlic, and onions in a large soup pot on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 2) Add dry soup mix, juice, and water.
 * 3) Cover and cook about 2 hours.
 * 4) Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.