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    Home » Blog posts by Rosanna ETC » Food

    Smoked Sausage Soup With Cabbage And Sauerkraut

    Published: Dec 7, 2020 · Modified: Jul 27, 2022 by Rosanna Stevens · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    This smoked sausage soup is one of the easiest and most delicious recipes I make. A cabbage soup with sausage and chunky vegetables, with a touch of paprika and the wonderfully fresh flavour of dill, I could eat it every day.

    This fast and tasty smoked sausage vegetable soup is a staple and I could not love it more.

    It's always great to have an easy soup recipe up your sleeve, for when you want something cosy and delicious. When cold weather comes, I crave hot and comforting food but it doesn't need to be unhealthy to give my soul a big warm hug. A chunky winter soup can tick all the boxes in terms of comfort and give you nutrition too. This smoked sausage soup does just that. It's packed with vegetables and the base is a chicken broth, plus the sauerkraut is a great probiotic.

    The added benefit of this smoked sausage soup is that it gets better after a day or so, and therefore make a nice big batch to have for lunches to come. A traditional Polish smoked sausage is really delicious in it so do try and find some from a Polish deli if you can.

    smoked sausage soup

    I like this soup the most in winter when it is bitingly cold outside and you want something that heats you up from the inside.

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    Ingredients

    • Smoked sausage
    • Smoked bacon
    • Cabbage
    • Carrot
    • White onion
    • Potato
    • Sauerkraut
    • Paprika
    • Chicken broth
    • Dill
    • Salt and pepper
    • Cooking oil

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Slice the bacon, sausage, cabbage, onion, carrot and potato into chunky pieces.

    Ingredients for smoked sausage soup

    Fry the meat in the oil until it starts to brown, then add the carrot, onion and cabbage and cook further until softened. Sprinkle in the paprika and stir through the stock and sauerkraut. Bring to the boil and add the potato, then leave to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potato is cooked. Season to taste and garnish with fresh dill.

    This smoked sausage soup can be ready in under 30 minutes and really is the cosiest most delicious soup. A crusty baguette warmed in the oven and smothered in butter is a wonderful addition, but you really don't need it this is so filling as it is. You'll want a second bowl and then realise you can't manage it! Or perhaps you can...it is so tempting after all...

    Hint: This soup tastes even better the next day, so try and save some

    Equipment

    Just one big soup pot!

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in the fridge. Good for 2-3 days.

    These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

    Top tip

    Definitely include the fresh dill, it really adds a special something to this smoked sausage soup!

    Can I smoke my own sausages?

    Yes! If you own a smoker you can certainly smoke your own sausages. They will take 2-3 hours depending on their size.

    Can I use any vegetables in soup?

    Definitely, although cooking time will depend on what sort of vegetables and for some, for example, with vegetables from the Brassica family it is best to cook them separately and then add to the soup at the end. This is because they can turn their cooking water slightly bitter in taste.

    Can I use shop-bought broth or stock cubes?

    Yes certainly. Try and buy stock cubes with as little sodium and preservatives as possible.

    Smoked sausage soup

    Rosanna Stevens
    A cabbage soup with smoked sausage and chunky vegetables.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 410 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 grams smoked sausage
    • 250 grams smoked bacon
    • 2 carrots
    • ½ white cabbage
    • 1 white onion
    • 2 potatoes (use a large variety)
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 2 tablespoon fresh dill
    • 2 tablespoon sauerkraut
    • 1 litre chicken broth

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the bacon, sausage, cabbage, onion, carrot and potato into chunky pieces.
    • Fry the sausage and bacon in some oil until it starts to brown, then add the carrot, onion and cabbage and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
    • Sprinkle over the paprika and stir through the stock and sauerkraut.
    • Bring to the boil and add the potato, then leave to simmer for 15 minutes until the potato is cooked.
    • Season to taste and garnish with fresh dill.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 856mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4059IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Cabbage and sausage soup, Smoked sausage soup
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Mike says

      February 08, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the flavours in this soup, and all the vegetables made it so nutritious too. I made a big pot and ate it all week

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