🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)
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1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
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1 lb (450g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
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1 onion, sliced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 medium carrots, sliced (optional)
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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1–2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for browning sausage)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Optional: Brown sausage
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In a skillet, sauté sausage slices in olive oil 3–4 minutes for extra flavor.
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Transfer to slow cooker.
2️⃣ Layer the vegetables
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Place cabbage, onion, carrots, and garlic in the slow cooker.
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Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Add liquid
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Pour chicken broth over the veggies.
4️⃣ Cook
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Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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The cabbage should be tender but not mushy.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice/potatoes.
🔥 Tips
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For a slightly tangy flavor, add 1–2 tsp apple cider vinegar near the end.
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For extra depth, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika.
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Leftovers taste even better the next day — cabbage absorbs the sausage flavor.
If you want, I can also give you:
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🥘 Low-carb version (skip carrots)
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🌶️ Spicy sausage twist
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🍲 Instant Pot version for faster cooking
Do you want me to give one of these variations?