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Smoked Sausage & Cabbage Soup with Basmati Rice

Easy Cooking, Great Results

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Cup Della Basmati Rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 smoked sausage sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrot peeled and sliced 
  • ½ cup celery sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small or ½ large head of cabbage
  • ½ teaspoon salt,, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Step 1

  • Cook Della Jasmine Rice according to the package instructions and chop the vegetables.

Step 2

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sliced sausage, onions, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 7 minutes or until the carrots are slightly tender, stirring frequently. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 3

  • Once boiling, add the cabbage and mix thoroughly. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 30 to 35 minutes until the cabbage softens and the carrots are fully tender.

Step 4

  • Serve with Della Basmati White Rice and enjoy!