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Low Carb Kielbasa Cabbage Soup

Name: Low Carb Kielbasa Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbs olive oil; 1 large onion diced; 1/2 head red cabbage diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 large carrots diced; 3 cloves of garlic minced; 1 pkg smoked turkey kielbasa cut into rounds; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp paprika; 1 Tbs oregano; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups chicken stock; Dollop of your favorite mustard (optional)

Joe and Susie

October 11, 2022

5.0 from 1 vote

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A low carb yet hearty and nutritious meal loaded with smokey flavor. Low carb kielbasa cabbage soup is a simple and delicious meal that is easy on the budget. It is also a terrific way to introduce cabbage, labeled a super food, into your diet.

Low carb Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup: A Lighter Take on a Classic comfort food. Our low-calorie cabbage and kielbasa soup is satisfying packed with nutrients. our version of this hearty soup is also surprisingly light on the waistline. Packed with protein and fiber, this low-fat soup recipe will become a new weeknight 30 minute meal you add to your families list of favorites. .

Is this Kielbasa and cabbage soup healthy?

We have all heard about super foods. Unfortunately, super foods are often not very attractive and possess a stigma of not being appetizing. For these reasons, many have excluded these foods from their diets. Dark leafy greens which include cabbage are on the super foods list. Medical experts have found this inexpensibpve green to be loaded with health benefits. Research shows it to be beneficial in helping fight inflammation. It is also known to be loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals, low in calories, may help improve digestion, boosts your immune system, is good for cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure and maintains bone health. This link provide additional information.

Knowing which foods are good for us makes it easier to eat healthy, right? Not really. Food also has to look and taste good for most of us to incorporate it into our diet. Cabbage is not an attractive food and most of us who have driven past a cabbage farm at night or are familiar with the smell of sauerkraut will not be inclined to add it to their diet. With the exception of cole slaw, cabbage is not commonly found within the American diet.

Cabbage can be found in German, Russian and central and eastern European cuisine. It is prepared as a soup or side and served with meat. Cabbage can also prepared by brining such as with sauerkraut or kimchi. The low carb cabbage kielbasa soup presented here is hearty enough to be served as a stand alone meal. We prefer red cabbage when preparing as it makes the dish more colorful and red cabbage possesses even greater health benefits than the green variety.

Mixture of cabbage and vegetables for kielbasa and cabbage soup — **Cabbage and vegetable mixture**

Many soups are not hearty enough to serve as a main course. Devoid of the traditional carbs added to most soups, this dish is loaded with cabbage and nutritious vegetables, while the kielbasa provides a delicious, smokey goodness. This hearty soup can be served as a nutritious single dish meal. To add an additional level of flavor, try adding a splash of your favorite mustard to your plate. We suggest trying a European variety of mustard such as Kremzska Horcice that you can find at a well stocked supermarket, a European grocery, deli or online. However, any mustard will work.

Is Low Carb Kielbasa and Cabbage Soup Easy to Make?

This recipe is low calorie and includes a belly full of a superfood. It also fits into the meals in 30 minutes category!

To make, brown the kilebasa and set aside. Then add the cabbage, onions, celery, carrots and garlic. Sauté these and let them soften up. Now return the kielbasa to the pot with the chicken stock and add the seasonings. Bring to a boil and simmer for about five minutes. Enjoy!

We know many of you would like to incorproate cabbage into you diet but are skittish about trying a soup loaded with red cabbage. We are confidant that if you give this dish a try, you will be pleasantly surprised.

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