A hearty soup loaded with wholesome vegetables and smoky flavors.
Ingredients :
1 yellow onion diced
1 tablespoon salted butter
½ pound smoked sausage sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 rib celery chopped
1 carrot chopped
1 large potato peeled and diced
3 cups chopped green cabbage
4 cups reduced sodium beef broth
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon dried dill
1 (15 ounce each) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions :
In a large saucepan or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and sausage and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
Add potatoes, carrots, cabbage, broth, water, bay leaf, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Combine the cornstarch with an equal amount of water and add to the soup along with the tomatoes. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Discard bay leaf and season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve with sour cream if desired.
