Sausage Cabbage Stew

Nothing makes me crave soup more than a cold day in December. This stew is an excellent way to use up those not-so-new vegetables before they pass the point of no return!

Serves: 4
Prep: 10 mins
Cooking: 45 mins

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage or kielbasa (pre-cooked), cut into half inch pieces
• 1 tbsp butter or oil
• 4 scallions or 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1-2 carrots, chopped
• 4-5 small golden potatoes, cubed
• salt and pepper to taste

 Directions:

1. Saute sausage, scallions, and garlic in butter until scallions are translucent.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 minutes or until carrots are tender.
4. Serve with rolls to sop up the yummy broth.