Comforting Cabbage, Sausage & Potato Soup Recipe for Cold Days - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced
• 6 cups chicken broth (or beef broth for a richer flavor)
• 4 cups cabbage, chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or red potatoes)
• 1 (14.5 oz/411 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)