Ingredients

2tbspcooking oil

1onion

1¾lbsgreen cabbage,(about ½ head)

1lbbaking potatoes,(about 2 potatoes)

4cupswater

2cupchicken broth,low-sodium

1bay leaf

1½tspdried thyme

1½tspsalt

¾lbsmoked sausage

Preparation

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Add the cabbage, potatoes, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until the cabbage and potatoes are tender.

Put a large nonstick frying pan over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Remove the sausage from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Just before serving, remove the bay leaf from the soup and stir in the sausage.

Serve warm, and enjoy!