Kielbasa and Cabbage Stew
Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Kielbasa and Cabbage Stew, an easy one-pot meal bursting with rustic charm! Juicy slices of smoked kielbasa, tender potatoes, and sweet carrots are simmered to perfection in a savory garlic-infused chicken broth alongside vibrant green cabbage and aromatic spices like paprika and thyme. This comforting stew is not only packed with wholesome vegetables but also comes together in just an hour, making it an ideal weeknight dinner for the whole family. Garnished with fresh parsley and best served with crusty bread, this satisfying dish is a cozy classic you'll want to make again and again. Perfect for lovers of kielbasa recipes, cabbage stews, and hearty soups!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage
- 1 head green cabbage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 medium potatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice the kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds. Cut the cabbage into wedges, core it, and chop into bite-sized pieces. Peel and dice the onion, and slice the carrots into thin rounds. Mince the garlic cloves and peel and cube the potatoes.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the kielbasa slices and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the kielbasa and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, and dried thyme. Sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth to the pot, scraping the bottom to deglaze any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the cabbage, potatoes, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the browned kielbasa to the pot and continue simmering for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors are well combined.
Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 9176 mg | 399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.8 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 7916 mg | 168% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
