Spicy Sausage & Cabbage Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1tablespoon butter
• 1tablespoon olive oil
• 1lb Italian sausage, casings removed and chopped into bite size pieces
• 1⁄2head cabbage, shredded
• 1onion, sliced thin
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1teaspoon salt
• 1teaspoon pepper
• 1teaspoon sage
• 1tablespoon sugar
• 1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 6cups water
• 2 -3tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1⁄2cup instant rice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, saute cabbage and onion in butter and olive oil on HIGH heat until onions start to soften.
2. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT rice and bring to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until sausage is done and cabbage is tender.
4. Add rice and return heat to HIGH. Simmer uncovered until rice is cooked.