Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the richness of smoked sausage with the wholesome flavors of cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in a creamy broth. This Creamy Cabbage & Sausage Soup is a satisfying Eastern European-inspired dish perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa (sliced into rounds)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
Broth and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
Additional:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook the Soup: Stir in the cabbage, chicken broth, potatoes, paprika, pepper, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Thicken the Soup: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup and simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Return the sausage to the pot and heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheese before serving.
- This soup reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
