Description
This Italian Sausage Cabbage Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. It combines savory Italian sausage with tender cabbage and a blend of spices for a satisfying stew.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 head of cabbage, cored and chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes to the pot. Return the cooked Italian sausage to the pot.
- Bring the stew back to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, add more red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute kale or other leafy greens for cabbage.
- This Italian Sausage Cabbage Stew is even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg