BEST Sausage Cabbage Soup in the NINJA FOODI

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage lowers fat content while ground beef is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Chicken broth adds flavor without significant calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients and flavor, while collard greens are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is more budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and red pepper flakes; simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until cabbage is tender.

Season with black pepper and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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