Description
This Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup is a hearty and comforting dish featuring smoky kielbasa sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and buttery cabbage all simmered together in a flavorful broth. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family meal loaded with robust flavors and a hint of dill.
Ingredients
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Meat and Oil
- 1 tsp Avocado Oil
- 1 lb Kielbasa Sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 Tbls Ghee (or butter)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 4 cups Green Cabbage (sliced or shredded)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2-3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes (cubed)
- 4 Carrots (peeled & sliced into rounds)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried Dill
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
Liquids and Garnish
- 5 cups Chicken Broth
- Fresh Dill (optional topping)
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, stirring occasionally, until it is evenly browned on all sides. Remove the kielbasa from the pan and discard any excess fat left behind.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, melt the ghee or butter over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sliced cabbage, sautéing for about 4-5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften and the onions become translucent.
- Add garlic, potatoes, and carrots: Stir in the minced garlic, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced carrots, salt, pepper, dried dill, and paprika. Continue to sauté everything together for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
- Combine and simmer: Return the browned kielbasa to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with fresh or additional dried dill if desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This soup features smoky sausage combined with tender potatoes and buttery cabbage for a rich, satisfying flavor that appeals to the whole family.
- Using ghee adds a buttery depth and is a good alternative to butter.
- Fresh dill as a topping enhances the flavor profile with a fresh herbaceous touch.
- If needed, adjust salt and pepper to taste at the end of cooking.
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
