Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 14 oz. kielbasa (diced)
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • ½ cup celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3 cups green cabbage (finely chopped)
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 8 oz. V8 juice (can sub tomato sauce)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • salt/pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the kielbasa, onions, carrots and celery. Sauté it for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Add the cabbage, diced tomatoes, and V8. Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes with the lid partially cracked. Taste, and season with salt/pepper if desired. Serve!