Description
Creamy Cabbage & Sausage Soup is a warm and satisfying comfort food featuring tender cabbage and savory sausage simmered in a luscious creamy broth. This easy, one-pot meal is perfect for cozy nights and can be customized with various herbs, spices, and sausage types for a nutritious, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 pound ground sausage (spicy, sweet, turkey, or preferred type)
Vegetables
- 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Fats and Oils
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional herbs: fresh or dried thyme and parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. This step builds the savory base of the soup.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the browned sausage. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, softening them and bringing out their natural sweetness to layer the flavors.
- Add Cabbage and Broth: Stir in the thinly sliced cabbage, allowing it to wilt slightly. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pot to intensify the flavor. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the cabbage is fully softened.
- Stir in Cream: Lower the heat and slowly add the heavy cream or half-and-half, stirring gently so it blends smoothly with the broth, transforming the soup into a creamy, velvety consistency.
- Season and Simmer: Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and any optional herbs like thyme or parsley. Let the soup simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to allow all flavors to marry beautifully. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality sausage for richer flavor and juicier texture.
- Do not overcook cabbage; keep it tender-crisp to preserve freshness and natural sweetness.
- Brown sausage and vegetables well to layer deeper flavors.
- Add cream slowly to avoid curdling; temper cream off heat before warming the soup again.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley just before serving to retain their bright color and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy cabbage sausage soup, comfort food soup, easy winter soup, one pot soup, gluten free soup
