Lithuanian-style Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 med. head fresh cabbage, shredded
 * 1 env. onion soup mix
 * 1 lg. can chicken broth
 * 1/2 bay leaf
 * 8 whole black peppers
 * 1/4 c. catsup

Directions

 * 1) Put above ingredients together and bring to a boil.
 * 2) Lower heat to a slow simmer.
 * 3) Cook for about 1/2 hour (check cabbage, it must remain firm, but cooked).
 * 4) Add salt if necessary at this point