Cabbage Boil
A hearty and comforting cabbage boil made with tender cabbage wedges, creamy potatoes, sweet carrots, and smoky sausage simmered together in a savory broth. This one pot meal is simple, filling, and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large green cabbage, cut into thick wedges
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add baby potatoes, sliced carrots, cabbage wedges, browned sausage, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Ladle into bowls with broth and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep cabbage wedges large so they hold their shape during cooking.
- Brown the sausage first to deepen the overall flavor.
- Simmer gently instead of boiling rapidly to prevent mushy vegetables.
- The flavors deepen even more after resting or the next day.
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