Description
This Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring smoky kielbasa sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, buttery cabbage, and a rich chicken broth base. Enhanced with garlic, onions, and warming spices like paprika and dill, this comforting soup is perfect for a family-friendly meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Oil
- 1 tsp Avocado Oil
- 1 lb Kielbasa Sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp Ghee (or butter)
- 4 cups Green Cabbage, sliced or shredded
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2-3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, cubed
- 4 Carrots, peeled & sliced into rounds
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried Dill
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
Liquid
- 5 cups Chicken Broth
Optional Topping
- Fresh Dill (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Kielbasa: Heat the avocado oil in a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa sausage and cook until evenly browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the kielbasa from the pot and discard any excess fat.
- Sauté Onion and Cabbage: In the same pot, melt the ghee or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced cabbage. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
- Add Garlic, Potatoes, Carrots, and Seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced carrots, salt, pepper, dried dill, and paprika. Continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Combine Kielbasa and Broth: Return the browned kielbasa slices to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors have melded.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh or additional dried dill as desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and buttery cabbage create a flavor-packed soup perfect for comforting family meals.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more dill or paprika for a stronger herb and smoky flavor.
- For a creamier texture, you can mash some of the potatoes in the soup before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 442 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1823 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
