Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage is loaded with both cabbage and slices of smoked sausage. A little cream adds some richness to this comforting, hearty soup that’s perfect for a winter meal.
It’s full of chunks of potato, carrots, and onion and is really more of a stew than a soup. Serve with cornbread or fresh bread for a filling meal.
I’m actually not a huge fan of soup, but once the dreary winter weather arrives, I do crave a hot bowl of soup every now and then.
Cabbage, however, I’m a huge fan of. This Cabbage and Noodles recipe is one of my favorite comfort foods and I also love this Sweet and Sour Cabbage recipe.
I love the way cabbage tastes in a soup. It soaks up the other flavors so well and it’s a natural choice for pairing with smoked sausage.
Easy To Make
This is a really simple soup to make. Garlic, onion, carrot, dried thyme, chicken bouillon, a little brown sugar, and caraway seeds (optional) flavor the soup. The ingredient list is fairly long, but this recipe can be made in under 30 minutes if you prep as you cook.
Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage Storage
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Next time you need to warm your belly, try a bowl of this Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage.
More Soup Recipes
- Easy Tortellini Soup– super quick and tasty tomato-based soup.
- Vegetable Beef Soup– with tender chunks of beef.
- Creamy Potato Soup with Shrimp
- Stuffed Pepper Soup
Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package smoked Kielbasa sausage,, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 carrots,, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion,, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic,, minced
- 1 small head green cabbage,, chopped
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 medium potatoes,, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds,, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add butter to the grease in the Dutch oven and cook carrots and onion over medium-heat until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add cabbage and cook and stir for a minute or two, until the cabbage wilts some.
- Add potatoes, chicken broth, water, bouillon cube, and brown sugar.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until potatoes are soft.
- Add sausage, black pepper, caraway seeds, thyme, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally posted December 28, 2016.
Looks good
I’ve made this soup three times and it never dissapoints. My family loves it.
Made it many times. Family loves this soup.
I’ve made this recipe four times in three years and my grandkids and l really enjoy it. Great recipe
I don’t think I have ever had the heavy cream on hand and doubt I am missing out!!!
Make this all the time and family LOVES it. This is my go to for the beginning of winter and end of winter or early spring. Even though cabbage is not a popular item to freeze I always freeze some of this for spring or fall cold when soup is just what is needed.
Can you make this in a crockpot? Thank you
This is so delicious. I made it with the smoke kielbasa and I’ve made it with loose Italian sausage. Both good.
This soup was very good. I added 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes for a little heat. Next time I’ll add an additional 8 ounces of smoked sausage.
I wanted to add that I used dairy free heavy cream for my lactose free folks.