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Hearty Potato And Sausage Soup
(From Our October 2020 Newsletter -Grandma C.)
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ lb beef smoked sausage or kielbasa
- 1 TBSP butter or margarine
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 TBSP cornstarch
- Salt and Pepper
Saute` onion, butter, celery and sausage in the bottom of the soup pot.
If using kielbasa*, skip the butter as kielbasa has its own oil. Saute` for approximately 5 minutes.
Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, cabbage, carrots and seasonings. Reduce to medium–low heat and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes. Mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water and stir into the soup.
Salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer another 5 minutes to thicken and remove from heat.
Serve with a sliced baguette or some garlic toast!