CABBAGE SOUP (Kapuśniak in Polish) – A low carb - high protein Comfort Soup

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is fresher and cheaper.

Chop the cabbage, onion, red pepper, celery, and country spare ribs into bite-sized pieces.

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the country spare ribs to the pot and brown them, seasoning with salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.

Once the ribs are browned, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Stir in the garlic and cook briefly with the meat and onions.

Add the chopped cabbage, sauerkraut, and diced tomatoes to the pot.

Pour in the chicken broth and add bay leaves, thyme, and paprika.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

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