Low-Calorie • Gluten-Free

Active 1 hr

Total 1½ hrs

Kielbasa & Cabbage Soup

This soup (called kapusniak in Polish) is traditionally made with sauerkraut. To keep the sodium in check, we use fresh cabbage and save the sauerkraut for a deliciously salty-sour garnish. Toast the caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes; let cool before grinding.

• 8 ounces kielbasa
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups diced carrot
• ¾ cup diced celery
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups quartered and thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 pound)
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups diced peeled russet potatoes
• ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
• 1½ teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted and ground
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ¾ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
• Fresh sauerkraut and/or sour cream for serving

1. Cut kielbasa in half lengthwise, then crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Cook in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring, until browned and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.

2. Add oil, onion, carrot and celery to the pot and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes more. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes.

3. Add broth, potatoes, dill, caraway, paprika, pepper and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar and the kielbasa. Serve topped with sauerkraut and/or sour cream, if desired.

►► MAKE AHEAD: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Serves 8: about 1½ cups each

Calories 222 | Fat 7g (sat 2g) | Cholesterol 13mg | Carbs 31g | Total sugars 7g  (added 0g) | Protein 12g | Fiber 5g | Sodium 509mg | Potassium 847mg.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (114% daily value) | Vitamin C (59% dv).