1 medium head cabbage
2 medium heads celery
1 medium onion, halved
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup dried parsley
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Place cabbage in a large saucepan with water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, saute celery and onion in vegetable oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, and oil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.