A comforting blend of savory sausage, creamy potatoes, and tender cabbage simmered in a flavorful broth for chilly days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 lb)
03 - 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped (about 1.3 lb)
04 - 1 large onion, chopped
05 - 2 carrots, sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids & Broth
08 - 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 bay leaf
→ Optional Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Sour cream or crusty bread, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the potatoes, cabbage, and browned sausage back to the pot. Pour in the broth and add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
05 - Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot with sour cream or crusty bread, if desired.
