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Hearty Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients -

8 ounces Hot or Sweet Italian Sausage, removed from casings
1 large White or Yellow Onion, chopped
1 cup sliced Carrots
2 medium Potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks
1 (14.5 ounces) can Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
1-1/4 cups Water
2 teaspoons minced Garlic
8 ounces Green Cabbage, cut in thick shreds
1 tablespoon Flour

Preparation:

1. Brown the sausage, breaking into small chunks while browning.

2. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 3 minutes, covered, or until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the potatoes, broth, 1 cup of water and garlic.

4. Stir to combine.

5. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the carrots are firm tender.

7. Stir in the cabbage and cook until the vegetables are tender, which takes about 5 minutes.

8. In a small bowl, combine the flour with the remaining water until well blended.

9. Stir the flour mixture into the soup.

10. Cook for 2 minutes then serve.

Soup Making Tips -
Sulfur in Cabbage

	The unpleasant odor associated with cabbage is due to the sulfur that is not only released but also multiplies as it is cooked. Sautéing cabbage for five minutes then letting it set for two minutes is a quick way to cook it without a large sulfur release. When boiling, add a few drops of vinegar, a couple wedges of lemon or a stalk of celery to the water. Boiling in chicken broth can also keep the odor at bay.

Soup Making Tips -
Cabbage Preparation

	Cabbage can be sautéed, steamed, boiled, stir-fried or served raw. It has a mild flavor that complements any type of meat, poultry or seafood. Cabbage blends well with many fruits such as apples, pineapples and mandarin oranges. It is a colorful, crunchy addition to salads and is the main ingredient in cole slaw.

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