Cabbage Soup Recipe
A hearty and flavorful soup filled with cabbage, kielbasa, and a blend of aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Soup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz. kielbasa, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced onion
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 14.5 oz.
- 8 oz. V8 juice (or substitute with tomato sauce)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
- Add diced kielbasa, onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and all the seasonings. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring continuously to combine flavors.
- Add the chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes with their juice, and V8 juice. Stir everything well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered or with the lid partially cracked for 25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add a can of beans or diced potatoes to make the soup heartier.