Description
This comforting and wholesome soup features savory turkey or beef-based Italian sausage, tender ribbons of fresh green cabbage, and a robust tomato-based broth. Perfectly suited for chilly days, this slow-cooked meal develops deep, complex flavors with minimal effort. It is a budget-friendly, family-favorite dish that is as nourishing as it is satisfying, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or convenient meal prep.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1.5 lbs ground Italian turkey or beef sausage
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
Sea salt, to taste
6 cups green cabbage, sliced
Instructions
Heat the avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until softened.
Add the sausage and minced garlic to the skillet, breaking the meat into small chunks and browning slightly.
Transfer the sausage mixture into the slow cooker.
Add the carrots, bell pepper, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, parsley, pepper, and salt.
Stir in one-third of the cabbage, then top with the remaining cabbage.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
Notes
Ensure you use a certified non-pork Italian sausage (turkey or beef). Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American