From Old Ruby's kitchen

soups

Creamy Sausage & Cabbage Soup

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

20 minutes

TOTAL TIME

35 minutes

SERVINGS

12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2/3 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 lb potatoes, diced (about 2-3 medium)
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3-4 cups cabbage, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Cook sausage, onion and butter until onion is tender. Add celery, carrot, potato, cabbage, broth and salt & pepper to taste.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in flour and cook over medium heat about 2 min. Add milk and cream and stir until smooth. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly.
  4. Once vegetables are tender, add cream mixture into the soup. Allow to simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in dill and parsley.