Here’s a hearty, comforting Cabbage, Sausage, and Potato Soup recipe 🥬🥔🌭—perfect for chilly days:
🥘 Ingredients (4–6 servings):
- 1 lb (450g) smoked or Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Optional: 1 bay leaf or a pinch of crushed red pepper
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Sausage
- In a large pot, heat a little olive oil
- Brown the sausage until cooked through
- Remove and set aside
2. Sauté Vegetables
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant
- Add potatoes and cook 3–5 minutes
3. Simmer the Soup
- Return sausage to the pot
- Add chopped cabbage, broth, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and cabbage is soft
4. Season & Serve
- Taste and add salt and pepper
- Remove bay leaf before serving
- Serve hot with crusty bread
💡 Tips:
- Use smoked sausage for extra depth of flavor
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end for brightness
- This soup freezes well—store in airtight containers and reheat gently
If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker version where you dump everything in and let it cook for 6–8 hours—perfect for a no-hassle meal.
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