Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 meaty ham bone
• 8 black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves, dried
• 3 quarts chicken stock (or water)
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into 3/4 inch
• 3 cups chopped cabbage (1 small head)
• 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or 1 tablespoon oregano (1 tsp. dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (1 tsp dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (tabasco)
• 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1 large grated carrot, or small dice
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice