Cabbage Sausage Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 1 head green cabbage, core removed and chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)