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Kielbasa Cabbage Soup 
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Hearty Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup

Kielbasa Cabbage Soup with green cabbage, diced red potatoes, smoked kielbasa and caraway seeds - a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs soup.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage, caraway seeds, carrots, kielbasa, onion, potatoes, soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 319kcal

Equipment

  • stock pot or large dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 12 oz kielbasa, cut into ¼” half moons  
  • 2 ribs celery, finely diced 
  • 1 small onion, finely diced 
  • 2 carrots, finely diced 
  • salt and pepper to taste 
  • 6 large cloves garlic, minced 
  • 3 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 bay leaves 
  • 3 cups diced red potatoes (about ¼”)
  • 1 lb green cabbage, cut into bite sizes pieces (washed, outer leaves removed) 
  • 2 quarts chicken stock or broth 
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar preferably organic) 

Instructions

  • 1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until shimmering.
    2. Add kielbasa, and brown, 2-3 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate and set aside once browned.
    3. Add celery, onion and carrot to the pan, and season with salt and pepper.
    4. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
    5. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, caraway seeds and smoked paprika, stir well and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
    6. Add kielbasa back to pot, along with bay leaves, potatoes, cabbage, apple cider vinegar and chicken stock.
    7. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cabbage is cooked through and potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
    8. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1714mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3889IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg