Sausage and Cabbage Soup Recipe
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4.6
Sausage and Cabbage Soup Recipe
Description
Sausage and Cabbage Soup Recipe brings together smoked polska kielbasa with a blend of diced red cabbage, white onion, carrots, and celery, sautéed in olive oil. Seasoned with garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, the vegetables develop flavor and slight caramelization. Adding kielbasa rounds to the pot lets the meat warm and brown lightly before pouring in beef broth, water, and bay leaf for simmering. The broth reduces briefly, concentrating the flavors and softening the vegetables. The final soup offers a textured combination of tender cabbage and vegetables with slices of smoky sausage. It can be served as a comforting main dish, especially in cooler weather.
The use of smoked kielbasa contributes both meatiness and smokiness, balanced by the lightly spiced, savory broth. The Hungarian paprika imparts a gentle warmth, while oregano brings herbal notes without overpowering. The soup’s texture is hearty but not thickened, highlighting the lightly browned vegetables. This recipe requires basic stovetop cooking techniques including sautéing and simmering.
Enjoy this soup freshly made, as it retains its texture best soon after cooking. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently. Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking if needed for salt or spice balance.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red cabbage diced, head
- ½ white onion
- 3 celery diced, stalks
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp garlic diced
- 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika
- 1 tbsp oregano dried
- 1 lb smoked polska kielbasa sliced into rounds
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or stock pot, heat olive oil until shimmery.
- Add diced onion and cook until softening.
- Add in diced cabbage, carrots, garlic, and celery and cook until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Season well with salt and pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Stir in kielbasa and let cook another 4-5 minutes until warmed and lightly browned.
- Stir in water, bay leaf, and stock and bring to a rapid boil. Let reduce for about 5-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1681mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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