Sunday, January 18, 2009

Kielbasa Cabbage Soup



This is a recipe from Taste of Home
* small head cabbage, coarsely chopped
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 4 cups water
* 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 3 large carrots, chopped
* 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the cabbage, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Combine the water, vinegar and brown sugar; add to cabbage mixture.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Yield: 8-10 servings.