Description
This Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. Loaded with savory kielbasa, tender vegetables, and rich broth, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 3 celery stalks (sliced)
- ½ head green cabbage (chopped)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Return the kielbasa to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add diced potatoes or white beans.
- This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
