Hearty Cabbage Soup with Smoked Sausage
Ingredients:
Green cabbage, chopped
Smoked sausage, sliced
Onion, diced
Carrots, sliced
Garlic, minced
Diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
Chicken broth
Paprika
Dried thyme
Salt and black pepper
Olive oil
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the carrots and cook for a few minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped cabbage, followed by the diced tomatoes and cooked sausage.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, then season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the cabbage is tender and the flavors meld together.
6. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting bowl of this hearty soup.