Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup 🥬🥔

 Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup 🥬🥔

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil or butter 🧈

1 lb kielbasa, sliced into rounds 🥓

1 large onion, diced 🧅

3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

4 cups green cabbage, chopped 🥬

3 medium carrots, diced 🥕

2 medium potatoes, diced 🥔

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🥣

1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️

1 bay leaf 🍃

Salt and pepper to taste

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 🌿 (optional)

Instructions:

Cook the Kielbasa: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add kielbasa and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove kielbasa from the pot and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Add Cabbage and Seasoning: Add the chopped cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and return the kielbasa to the pot. Stir in smoked paprika, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.

Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy warm with crusty bread or crackers.