Rustic Sausage and Cabbage Soup with Potatoes

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A comforting, hearty soup combining savory sausage, tender cabbage, and creamy potatoes that warms you from the inside out. This american-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs Italian sausage, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 head, chopped green cabbage
• 3 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes russet potatoes
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds carrots
• 2, sliced celery stalks
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through with crispy edges.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced celery stalks, and 2 sliced carrots to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 head chopped green cabbage, 3 peeled and diced russet potatoes (1-inch cubes), 6 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and cabbage are tender and soup flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper before serving hot.