Portuguese Soup I

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 2 onions, chopped
 * 6 garlic cloves, chopped
 * 6 Tbsp olive oil
 * 1 lb beef sausage, chunked
 * 10 cups beef stock
 * 16 oz kidney beans, with liquid
 * 1 cabbage, cored & chopped
 * 12 potatoes, new, quartered
 * ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
 * 16 oz catsup
 * salt to taste
 * pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Pour oil into LARGE, HUMONGOUS, GIGANTIC stock or stew pot and sauté onions and garlic in it, just until soft and transparent.
 * 2) Add sausage chunks and brown slightly.  Add beef stock and all other ingredients.
 * 3) Bring to a boil, stirring often to keep the bottom of the pan from burning.
 * 4) Reduce heat, simmer 35–45 minutes or longer, stirring occasionally. Correct seasonings to taste.