Sausage and Cabbage Stew Crock Pot

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Sausage and Cabbage Stew made effortlessly in the crock pot! This one-pot wonder combines smoky sausage, tender green cabbage, and a medley of carrots, potatoes, and onions, all slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and warming spices like thyme and paprika. The sautéed garlic and onion add depth, while the long, slow simmer allows the rich flavors to meld beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this no-fuss recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a comforting, satisfying meal for the whole family. Serve it hot with crusty bread or spooned over rice, and enjoy a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish that tastes like it’s been simmering all day.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage
• 1 head green cabbage
• 3 medium carrots
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and set aside.

Step 2

Chop the green cabbage into large chunks, peel and slice the carrots into rounds, and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set the vegetables aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, sauté the onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a crock pot, layer the cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and browned sausage. Pour in the sautéed onion and garlic mixture.

Step 7

Add the chicken broth and can of diced tomatoes with their juices to the crock pot.

Step 8

Sprinkle the dried thyme, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper over the ingredients.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 10

Stir gently before serving to combine the flavors. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3383.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2640.5

Total Fat 135.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 10312.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.7g	0%
Total Sugars 56.3g
Protein 109.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 698.4mg	0%
Iron 24.3mg	0%
Potassium 8420.7mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 38.5%