Cabbage Sausage Potato Soup (Printable)

Warm and nourishing blend of cabbage, sausage, and potatoes in a flavorful broth.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 14 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or similar), sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 10.5 oz green cabbage, chopped
05 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
06 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
07 - 2 celery stalks, chopped

→ Liquids

08 - 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ To Finish

13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in chopped cabbage, diced potatoes, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaf. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
05 - Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Return the browned sausage to the pot and simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
07 - Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoky sausage gives the broth a depth that tastes like it simmered all day—no one needs to know how quickly it comes together.
  • This soup is a sure bet for both picky eaters and hearty appetites, especially with the creamy potatoes and pops of sweet carrot tucked throughout.
02 -
  • If you rush the browning on the sausage, you’ll miss that essential smoky flavor and the golden little bits that make the base irresistible.
  • I discovered adding cabbage earlier helps it melt down, infusing the soup instead of floating as tough pieces—let it cook with the potatoes for best results.
03 -
  • Browning the sausage while resisting the urge to stir too soon is the secret to creating those intensely savory edges.
  • A bay leaf seems minor, but never forget it—the subtle layer it adds is worth remembering.
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