Description
A hearty and flavorful soup made with Italian sausage, cabbage, and vegetables, perfect for a comforting and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add the cooked sausage back into the pot.
- Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg