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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup - 2g Fiber, 7g Net Carbs

Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup - 2g Fiber, 7g Net Carbs

From: Low Carbing Among Friends Via Facebook - courtesy George Stella / StellaStyle.com
Polish sausage and cabbage are a tried and true combination that can't go wrong, especially in this stupendously simple and inexpensive soup. Leave it in the slow cooker while you're out, or just cover and simmer it on the stove for 45 minutes if you simply can't wait. This will warm ya up ~ Enjoy! George
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 4+ hours
Serves: 6

16 oz kielbasa sausage
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
4 cups cabbage, shredded
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp black pepper

1. Slice kielbasa into discs, about 1/3-inch thick. Add olive oil and kielbasa to a large skillet over medium-high to high heat, browning well, about 3 minutes each side. When meat is almost browned, add onions to cook just until they sweat.

2. Transfer kielbasa and onions to a slow cooker set to low. Add some of the chicken broth to the skillet the kielbasa was cooked in and use a spatula to scrape the bottom, breaking up any glaze the kielbasa may have left in the pan. Pour over kielbasa and onions in slow cooker, and then pour in remaining chicken broth.

3. Add the cabbage, bay leaf, and black pepper to the cooker and stir all to combine.

4. Cover and let cook 4-6 hours, depending on when you are ready to serve. Remove bay leaf and serve. Depending on the sodium content of the chicken broth and kielbasa, you may want to add salt to taste before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

George's Tips: While buying a head of green cabbage and shredding yourself will be cheaper, you can purchase a bag of shredded coleslaw cabbage in the bagged salad mix section to save time.

Variation: Turkey kielbasa can be used in place of the regular kielbasa to lower the fat in this recipe. Adding 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar will give the soup more depth, adding a little sweet and a little sour… two things that go very well with cabbage.

Serves: 6
Nutrition per Serving: 250 Calories, 16.5g Fat, 15g Protein, 2g Fiber, 7g Net Carbs