Italian Sausage and Cabbage Soup

We can’t wait to try the recipe we received from Marsha Ferris in Michigan. It looks like it’s a perfect blend of flavors. Thanks for being a customer of Olde Westport Spice

Italian Sausage and Cabbage Soup
2 lbs. Italian Sausage           
2 cups Dry Red Wine            
1 clove Garlic..(minced)         
3 tablespoons Olde Westport Salsa Spice Blend 
1/2 cup chopped onion            
2 tablespoons bacon fat (fry enough bacon to get 2 T)
-chop bacon in small pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
1 16 oz can stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 medium head cabbage (coarsely chopped)

Prick sausage & cut in 3″ pieces. Place meat in large bowl add wine and garlic, spice blend and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Drain sausage, reserving marinade in sauce pan. In large kettle cook meat, chopped bacon and onions in bacon fat til meat is browned and onions tender. Add reserved marinade cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in stewed tomatoes, water and cabbage..cover and simmer 20 minutes (or longer til cabbage is done). Stir occasionally.