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Spicy Cabbage Soup

This thick, hearty, and spicy cabbage soup gets an extra kick from Cajun andouille sausage.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 onion large, chopped
  • 4 spicy andouille sausage links fully cooked, thinly sliced; 12 ounces total
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ large cabbage shredded; 8 cups, 20 ounces
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes canned, unsalted, undrained
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 quart beef broth not low-sodium

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the chopped onion. Cook until tender, stirring often, for about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the sausage slices. Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, coriander, and cumin. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the shredded cabbage in 2-3 batches. Cook, stirring, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, black pepper, and beef broth. If the soup seems too thick, add a cup of water.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat - this should take about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. 
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can omit the sausage and add small meatballs to the soup instead. Beef meatballs are especially hearty, but chicken or turkey meatballs are also good. If using cooked meatballs, they should be added to the hot soup after it has finished cooking. If they're raw, add them to the soup right before you boil it.
  • Smoked paprika is an excellent addition to this soup - add ½ teaspoon. I like the smoky flavor it adds.
  • I prefer salted broth in this recipe to low-sodium broth, as I find low-sodium broth lacking flavor. But you can use it if you'd like. Then, taste the soup and decide if it needs more salt.
  • This soup is moderately spicy. If you'd like it to be truly spicy, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth. 
  • The leftovers keep well for 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. I gently reheat bowls or mugs of them, covered, in the microwave at 50% power. If reheating on the stovetop, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
  •  I sometimes freeze individual servings in mugs and quickly reheat them (covered) in the microwave. Before placing them in the freezer, I cover the mugs with a couple of layers of plastic wrap.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 867mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 867mg 36%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%

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