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Cabbage Soup with Sausage
5 from 24 votes

Cabbage Soup with Sausage

Cabbage Soup with Sausage is a hearty soup featuring smoked kielbasa, shredded cabbage, and vegetables simmered in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. The sausage adds smoky richness while the cabbage and vegetables soften to a tender texture. This layered soup balances savory and slightly sweet flavors, making it a filling meal especially suited for cooler days.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 215 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces smoked kielbasa sausage sliced
  • ½ cabbage shredded, large head
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes lowest carb, canned
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 celery sliced, rib
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven to medium and add in the olive oil and smoked sausage.
  2. Sauté for a few minutes, or until they’re starting to brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add in the butter and once melted, add in the onion, carrot, celery, half the salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes, the add in the garlic.
  4. Sauté for about 15 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it, then add the sausage back in, along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried thyme, remaining salt, chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium low and add in the cabbage. With the lid slightly offset, simmer for 35 minutes or until the celery, carrots and cabbage are tender.

Nutrition Information

Calories 215kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215

% Daily Value*

Calories 215kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.