Hearty soup with savory sausage, creamy potatoes, and tender cabbage in a flavorful broth. Perfect comfort food.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 small head green cabbage, cored and chopped
04 - 1 large onion, chopped
05 - 2 carrots, sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Liquids and Broth
08 - 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices and Seasonings
10 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 bay leaf
→ Optional Garnish
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Sour cream or crusty bread for serving
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until lightly browned, approximately 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add potatoes, cabbage, and browned sausage back to the pot. Pour in broth and add bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with sour cream or crusty bread if desired.
