Cabbage and Sausage Soup

Cabbage and Sausage Soup

from littlesunnykitchen.com
45 min

A simple recipe for Cabbage and Sausage soup that is healthy, flavorful, filling, and easy to make on the stovetop.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound bulk italian sausage (crumbled)
  • ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 1 small head green cabbage (core removed and diced, about 1.5 or 2 pounds)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt & pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the sausage.

  2. 2

    Season the sausage with Italian seasoning as you brown it. Then add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is tender.

  3. 3

    Add the diced cabbage and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken stock/broth, diced tomatoes, and a bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer cover, and cook for 30 minutes. The soup is ready when the cabbage is tender.

  5. 5

    Discard the bay leaf, and taste the soup to adjust the seasonings to your preference.

  6. 6

    Garnish with chopped parsley for some color, and serve with crusty bread.