Sausage and Cabbage Soup

Dive into a bowl of hearty comfort with this Sausage and Cabbage Soup, a flavorful medley of smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and wholesome vegetables. This easy, one-pot recipe is packed with nourishment, featuring nutrient-rich ingredients like russet potatoes, carrots, and celery simmered to perfection in a savory chicken broth kissed with smoked paprika and thyme. Ready in under an hour, it’s a soul-soothing dish ideal for chilly evenings or meal prep, as the flavors only deepen with time. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, this soup is a balanced blend of rustic warmth and vibrant zest. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing dinner or a satisfying make-ahead meal, it’s a must-try for lovers of cozy, homestyle cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa or andouille), sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into thin coins
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 2 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
• 8 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (including juice)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sliced smoked sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and slightly crispy. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped cabbage, diced potatoes, and browned sausage. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice).

Step 4

Add the dried thyme, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.

Step 6

Discard the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4058.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1989.6

Total Fat 115.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200.1mg	0%
Sodium 6595.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 54.7g
Protein 83.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 644.6mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 5751.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 33.1%