Heyyy foodies! Ready for some cozy vibes in a bowl? Today, we’re making a super easy Polish Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup that’s perfect for those chilly nights.
It’s got all the good stuff—smoky sausage, tender cabbage, and a broth that’s straight-up comfort in a spoon! Let’s get cookin’! 👩🍳🫶
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Polish kielbasa sausage, sliced 🍖
- 1/2 head of green cabbage, chopped 🥬
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
- 2 carrots, sliced thinly 🥕
- 1 onion, diced 🧅
- 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 6 cups chicken broth 🍗
- 1 bay leaf 🍃
- 1 tsp dried thyme 🌿
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) 🌿
Instructions:
- Sizzle Time! 🔥 In a large pot, add the sliced kielbasa and cook over medium heat until it’s all golden and crispy. Remove and set aside. This step makes your kitchen smell like pure deliciousness!
Veggie Power! 🥕🥔 In the same pot, throw in your diced onion and sauté until it’s soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute. Your kitchen should be smelling AH-MAZING right now!
Let’s Get Cozy! 🥣 Add the potatoes, carrots, and chopped cabbage into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring it all to a boil.
Simmer Down! 🔥 Reduce the heat and let your soup simmer for about 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
Kielbasa Comeback! ✨ Toss the crispy kielbasa back into the pot. Let it all simmer for another 5 minutes to let those flavors mingle.
Final Touch! 🌿 Remove the bay leaf. Ladle that goodness into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if you’re feeling fancy!
Dig In! 😋 Serve hot and enjoy that cozy, hearty goodness! This soup is seriously like a warm hug in a bowl!