Hearty Italian Sausage & Vegetable Soup Recipe

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 8 oz hot or sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 2 medium all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut in 3/4-in. chunks
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 8 oz green cabbage, cut in thick shreds (4 cups)
• 1 Tbsp flour

Preparation

Step 1

Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes


1. Break sausage into chunks into a large pot. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, 5 minutes or till browned.

2. Add onion and carrots; cover and cook over medium heat, stirring once or twice, 3 minutes or until onions start to soften.

3. Add potatoes, broth, 1 cup of the water and the garlic, and bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes or until carrots are almost tender.

4. Stir in cabbage; cook 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. In small cup, stir flour with remaining 1/4 cup water until blended. Stir into soup; cook 2 minutes.