Polish Cabbage Soup (Kapuśniak)

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork bacon

Turkey bacon offers a lower fat option, while pork bacon is usually cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.

Incorporate chopped cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat and add diced potatoes, simmering for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Stir in sliced smoked sausage and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens