Ingredients:
– 1/2 tablespoon of olive or vegetable oil
– 1 (16-ounce) package of smoked Kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
– 1 tablespoon of butter
– 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
– 2 ears of corn, cut into large chunks
– 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
– 1 (14.5-ounce) can of chicken broth
– 1 1/2 cups of water
– 1 chicken bouillon cube
– 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
– 1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon of caraway seeds (optional)
– 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
– 1/3 cup of heavy cream
How To Make Cabbage Soup With Smoked Sausage:
1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add the butter to the remaining grease in the Dutch oven. Cook the carrots, onion, and corn over medium heat until they become soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for a minute or two until it begins to wilt.
4. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, water, bouillon cube, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender.
5. Once the potatoes are soft, add back the cooked sausage, along with the black pepper, caraway seeds (if using), dried thyme, and heavy cream. Bring the soup back to a simmer.
6. Serve the cabbage soup hot and enjoy!
