Dd's Sausage, White Bean and Cabbage Soup

SAUSAGE, WHITE BEAN AND CABBAGE SOUP

 

2 TB olive oil

8 oz. smoked sausage, sliced, quartered

½ medium onion, chopped

1 small carrot, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 tsp. turmeric

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, smashed

½ large tomato, chopped

4 c. chicken stock

15 oz. can white chili beans

1 medium red potato, chopped

¼ head cabbage, 2-inch pieces

2-4 dashes tabasco

 

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat brown sausage in oil. Add onion, carrot, celery, turmeric, salt and pepper. 

Stir well to combine; cook 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato, stock and beans.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in potatoes, cabbage and tabasco. Simmer until potatoes are cooked through, about 10 minutes. 

Serves 3-4.