Kapusniak /Sauerkraut soup/ sour cabbage soup

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork lard

Turkey bacon cuts calories and fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be less expensive.

Chop cabbage and set aside.

Peel and dice potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Add diced potatoes and carrots to the pot.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Slice smoked sausage and add to the pot; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and dill to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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