Cabbage Soup /Stew- No Not the Diet One!

This is a variation of my beef and barley vegetable soup. The consistency is almost like a stew so you can go either way by adding or reducing the amount of vegetables, or of course keep it as it is. I prefer it with the ingredients I have written.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  extra lean ground turkey
• 1  medium onion, chopped finely
• 28  ounces tomatoes (diced)
• 2  cups water
• 3 (10 ounce) cans  beef consomme (preferably low sodium)
• 1 (10 ounce) can  tomato soup (preferably low sodium)
• 4  carrots, chopped
• 3  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups cabbage, coarsely cut
• 1  potato, diced

Directions

1. Cook turkey, and onion drain any fat.
2. Simmer all liquids and spices for an hour.
3. Add ground turkey and remaining ingredients.
4. Cook for another hour or until the vegetables are to your liking.
5. This is even better the second day!