Sautéed 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 hearty soup combining savory sausage, tender cabbage, and creamy potatoes simmered to perfection for a comforting meal. This american-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs Italian sausage links, green cabbage, russet potatoes 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 links
• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes russet potatoes
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, sliced into rounds carrots
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove casings from 1 pound Italian sausage links, crumble the sausage, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring frequently.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the sausage; sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium sliced carrots and 4 cups shredded green cabbage, cooking for 5 minutes until the cabbage softens slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 2 medium diced russet potatoes (1/2-inch cubes), 6 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together, stirring occasionally.