SMOKED SAUSAGE, CABBAGE & POTATO SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Smoked Sausage, cabbage & potato soup Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by corvettemary

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 T. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1-3/4 pounds cabbage (about 1/2 head) shredded
5-6 potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 quart of water
2 quarts canned chicken broth or home made stock
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 t. dried thyme
1-1/2 t. salt
3/4-1 pound smoked sausage such as kielbasa, cut lengthwise & sliced crosswise

Steps:

In a large pot heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions & garlic & cook until translucent about 5 minutes. Add cabbage, potatoes, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, celery and salt to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered & stirring occasionally, until the cabbage & potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Cooked sliced sausage in a seperate frying pan until browned, 5-6 minutes. Remove sausage from the pan and drain on paper towels. Just before serving remove the bay leaf from the soup and add the sausage.