Mountain stew

The Appalachian Mountains ran to the east of where I grew up in Pennsylvania, but thoughts of the trail dominated when it came to hiking.  There are versions of mountain stew all over the country, I believe, but here is mine, dedicated to the beautiful Appalachians.

Mountain Stew

Bacon grease (or olive oil)
2 onions, chopped
Stalk of celery, chopped
1 lb kielbasa, sliced
1 quart of chicken stock
Pepper
4 carrots and/or parsnips, sliced
Rutabaga, peeled and cubed
2 - 3 potatoes, cubed
1/2 cabbage, chopped

In a dutch oven, saute onions and celery in grease or oil until softened.  Add the kielbasa and brown it.  Add stock and pepper and simmer for about 20 minutes, covered.   Add the vegetables except for the cabbage and add more water if needed.  Simmer covered for about 40 minutes.  Add the cabbage and simmer for about 30 minutes.