Forget All the Other Soups — This Cabbage Soup Hits Different! 👩‍🍳

Looking for the best cabbage soup recipe that’s hearty, protein-packed, and full of rich flavor? You’re in the right place! In this video, I’m showing you how to make a comforting and healthy cabbage soup that’s loaded with sausage, vegetables, savory broth, and simple pantry ingredients. This recipe is perfect for cold weather comfort food, weeknight dinners, meal prep, and even freezing for later. Whether you’re craving a cozy bowl of soup or want to use up extra cabbage, this is one of the most flavorful cabbage soup recipes you’ll ever try! 👉 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ How to make cabbage soup step-by-step ✅ Best tips for seasoning, broth balance & aroma ✅ Substitutions for sausage, beans, rice & pasta options ✅ Slow cooker method for easy prep ✅ How to freeze this soup for up to 3 months This hearty cabbage soup is versatile — swap in ground beef, shredded chicken, turkey, or your favorite sausage. Add beans like kidney or cannellini, veggies like zucchini or corn, or serve it over rice or pasta for an even bigger meal. It’s freezer-friendly, budget-friendly, and packed with wholesome flavor! 🍅 Ingredients You’ll Need: Butter : 1 tbsp Olive oil : 1 tbsp 1 yellow onion, diced 1 cup carrot, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 3 - 4 cups cabbage, chopped 12 oz ( 350 g) kielbasa 3 cloves garlic, minced Tomato paste: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce: 1 tsp Hot sauce : 1 tsp 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained 8 oz. V8 juice, can sub tomato sauce 6 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste Seasonings dried basil: 1 tsp Dried parsley: 1 tsp Oregano: 1 tsp Mustard powder: 1 tsp Smoked paprika: 1/2 tsp Onion powder: 1/2 tsp 🕰️ Timestamps & Instructions 👩‍🍳 0:00 Prep and dice the veggies 1:40 Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the kielbasa, onions, carrots and celery. Sauté it for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3:15 Add the garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce,and seasonings. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. 4:38 Add the cabbage, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper and V8. Stir to combine. 5:24 Add the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes with the lid partially cracked. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper if desired. Serve! 💡 Pro Tips: . If your broth is salty, you might need to add salt and pepper at the end after tasting. ( I used salt free broth) • Cook rice or pasta separately if saving leftovers — they absorb broth as it sits. • Add a crunchy topper like Ranch oyster crackers for extra texture! • Freeze individual portions for quick, satisfying meals later. Want More Cabbage Recipes? I’ve got a whole cabbage recipes playlist here 👉🏻    • Cabbage Recipes   — check it out for more delicious ideas! ⭐ Don’t forget to: 🔔 Like this video 📌 Subscribe for more easy meal recipes 👍 Share with friends who love cozy soups! Thanks for watching — enjoy your soup and take care! 🤍