Description
This hearty Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup combines smoky kielbasa sausage with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, sautéed cabbage, and carrots in a flavorful chicken broth. Enhanced with garlic, paprika, and dill, this comforting soup is perfect for family meals and offers a delicious balance of protein, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
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 and Broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried Dill
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 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 and cook until evenly browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Once browned, remove the kielbasa from the pan and discard any excess fat left behind.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, melt the ghee or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced cabbage, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
- Add Remaining Vegetables and Seasonings: 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 to combine the flavors.
- Combine Kielbasa and Broth: Return the browned kielbasa to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender and all vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh or additional dried dill if desired. Enjoy warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and buttery cabbage create a flavorful, hearty soup perfect for family dinners.
- This soup is easily adaptable by swapping out vegetables or adding extra herbs to taste.
- Using ghee adds a rich, buttery flavor, but butter or oil alternatives work well too.
- For a lighter version, use turkey kielbasa and reduce the amount of added fat.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and flavors deepen overnight.
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
