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Creamy Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage

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A warm, smoky, and creamy cabbage soup with smoked sausage that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to prepare, perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams), chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage (kielbasa or smoked Polish sausage), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz / 950 ml) low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dice the carrots and celery, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds.
  2. Place a large soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once melted and shimmering, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sausage slices. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sausage starts to brown slightly and releases its smoky oils.
  4. Add the chopped cabbage, smoked paprika, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for about 3 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, then slowly pour in the heavy cream while gently stirring. Warm through for another 5 minutes without boiling. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately with crusty bread or a simple side salad.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or water to desired consistency. For extra sausage crispiness, sauté separately before adding. Keep soup at gentle simmer when adding cream to prevent curdling. Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent cabbage from sticking. Adjust salt at the end as sausage saltiness varies.

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Keywords: cabbage soup, smoked sausage, creamy soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, cozy meals, autumn soup

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