Description
Warm up with this comforting Creamy Cabbage & Sausage Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights. Loaded with smoked sausage, vegetables, and a creamy broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the Soup:
Instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onion and carrots, cooking until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until vegetables are coated.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Add cabbage, potatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Return sausage to the pot and stir in the cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Smoked turkey sausage is a leaner option.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
