Kielbasa Cabbage Soup (South Beach Friendly)

Submitted by Chef #1249650

"This has been a family favorite. I found it in a Taste of Home book awhile ago and made a few slight changes. The apples with the kielbasa provide a very different, yet delicious taste."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1-cup servings
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 cups coleslaw mix
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 3⁄4 - 1 lb smoked kielbasa or 3/4-1 lb Polish sausage, chopped into pieces
• 2 medium unpeeled golden delicious apples, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the coleslaw mix, carrots, onion, celery and caraway seeds in butter for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[slminva]

Like another reviewer, I used Granny Smith apples and omitted the caraway seeds simply because I did not have any. I wasn't sure I would like apples in my soup but I was wrong. This soup is delicious and easy peasy to make. Great for Low Carb diets!

 

[cooking with love]

This was a comforting soup that appeals to many tastes. I had to leave out the caraway as no one likes it. Also I used a more tart apple. But it was still well recieved. Not for someone who likes a bit of spice in their food. It is pretty bland but with the meat and the apples it is a nice mix.