Sausage and Potato Soup

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

1 yellow onion (diced)
1 tablespoon salted butter
½ pound smoked sausage (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 rib celery (chopped)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 large potato (peeled and diced)
3 cups chopped green cabbage
4 cups reduced sodium beef broth
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon dried dill
1 (15 ounce each) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Prep Time20mins
Cook Time30mins
Servings8

Instructions

In a large saucepan or soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and sausage and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes.

Add potatoes, carrots, cabbage, broth, water, bay leaf, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Combine the cornstarch with an equal amount of water and add to the soup along with the tomatoes. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Discard bay leaf and season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve with sour cream if desired.