Cabbage Soup from Jordan

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

Cook cabbage, celery, garlic, and onions in a large soup pot on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add dry soup mix, juice, and water.

Cover and cook about 2 hours.

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.