FAST KIELBASA CABBAGE SOUP

Fast Kielbasa Cabbage Soup image

A friend brought samples of this recipe to a soup-tasting class sponsored by our extension homemakers club. It was a great hit with my family. The mix of sausage, apples and vegetables makes a different and flavorful combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups coleslaw mix
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons butter
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
3/4 to 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium unpeeled Golden Delicious apples, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the coleslaw mix, carrots, onion, celery and caraway seeds in butter for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.