Hungarian Cabbage, Sausage, and Bean Soup

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This Hungarian cabbage, sausage, and bean soup recipe is one I came up with which really allows the flavor of Hungarian sausage to shine through. We have an American Hungarian club in our town and they have semi-annual sausage dinners where you can also buy fresh sausage in bulk.

By Patgaik
Updated on December 12, 2023
closeup overhead view of soup with cabbage, beans, sausage, and carrots
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 to 3 pounds Hungarian sausage, casings removed

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 4 medium carrots, chopped

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained but not rinsed

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock

  • 1/2 head Savoy cabbage, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

  2. Add sausage to the pot, and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon to a bowl, leaving oil in the pot.

  3. Add onions, carrots, celery, salt, and red pepper flakes to the pot; stir to coat vegetables with oil, and sauté until they start to soften, about 8 minutes.

  4. Add minced garlic, paprika, and thyme; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  5. Return sausage and any accumulated juices back to the pot, stir in beans and stock. Add water if needed to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

  6. Add chopped cabbage and simmer, uncovered, until cabbage softens, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

499 Calories
34g Fat
26g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 499
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1526mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 120mg 9%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1270mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.