Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage

Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage

This recipe is super yummy and makes a lot. Its great for the cold weather, and gives you plenty of leftovers. It requires a little preparation, but it's definitely worth it.

Ingredients:

  • head of cabbage, torn into bite sized chunks
  • 1 1/2  14 ounce packs skinless smoked sausage, cut into rounds
  • 2 16 ounce cans light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 pounds baby carrots
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, cut into one inch chunks
  • 1 cup white onion, diced
  • 10 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions:

  1. In an 8 quart pot on medium heat, add olive oil and onion. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add carrots and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add in chicken broth, potatoes, beans, smoked sausage, thyme and pepper. Stir well. Cover and cook on medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Serve warm and Enjoy!

*Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to two days.

*You can substitute a 24 ounce pack of little smokies in place of smoked sausage.

*If you don't have a large enough stockpot or dutch oven, you can cook this in two separate smaller pots. I use two 5 quart ones.

Serves: 8-10