Italian Sausage & Cabbage Soup

Name: Italian Sausage & Cabbage Soup
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage; 1 ½ lbs green cabbage, coarsely chopped; 3 medium red potatoes, diced; 2 large carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, sliced; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp dried minced garlic; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; ½ tsp sea salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp red pepper flakes; 8 cups low sodium chicken broth

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By Micki Brown

CategoryMain Dish

Yields8 Servings

1 lb Italian sausage

1 ½ lbs green cabbage, coarsely chopped

3 medium red potatoes, diced

2 large carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, sliced

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp dried minced garlic

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

2 bay leaves

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp red pepper flakes

8 cups low sodium chicken broth

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium to med-high heat

Add the sausage and let it brown and crumble, stir frequently

While the sausage is cooking, add to it the garlic and leeks

Allow to cook for a couple of minutes, then add the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring often

Add the chicken broth and the spices and bring to a soft boil

Add the cabbage and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are tender

Ladle into soup bowls and serve.

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