It's that time of year when we like to stay warm inside while the snow falls and the wind blows. It's time for hot cocoa and movies and board games and ... soup for supper. I love making soup for dinner. I not only get a great meal out of the deal, I also get great leftovers. Here's a nice, hearty soup recipe I got years ago from my friend Marcy. I love it and I think you'll enjoy it, too.


POLISH SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP
2 Tb. butter or oil
1 lb Kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery and leaves
Cook these until tender
Next add:
4 cups sliced cabbage
2 cups sliced carrots
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 Tb vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 beef bouillon cube
6 1/2 cups water
Cover and cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours
Add:
3 cups cubed potatoes
Cook another 20 minutes
Serve with a hearty bread and you're good to go.