Luscious Hungarian Cabbage Stew with Smoked Sausages

A Hearty, Homemade Delight

This robust Hungarian Cabbage Stew is brimming with flavor from smoked sausages, tender cabbage, and an array of aromatic spices.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Stew Base

2 lbs green cabbage

cored and sliced

1 large onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sausages

1 lb smoked Hungarian sausages

sliced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Broth

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup tomato puree

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

2 bay leaves

For Thickening & Seasoning

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt

to taste

1 tablespoon vinegar

for balancing acidity

Preparation

Preparing the Vegetables

Slice the cabbage

Slice the cabbage into thin strips.

Chop onion and garlic

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Measure spices

Measure and set aside the spices for easy access.

Preparing the Sausages

Slice the sausages

Slice the smoked sausages into bite-sized pieces.

Season sausages

Mix them with smoked paprika and black pepper.

Infuse flavors

Set aside to infuse flavors while you prepare the base.

Cooking Process

Saute the Base

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, saute until golden.

Timing: 10 min; Heat: Medium

Cook Sausages

Stir in the sliced sausages and cook until they release their flavors.

Build the Broth

Pour in the chicken broth and tomato puree, then add caraway seeds, bay leaves, and cabbage. Simmer until cabbage is tender.

Timing: 1 h; Heat: Low

Plating & Serving

Luscious Hungarian Cabbage Stew with Smoked Sausages

FaUtensils

Serve hot

Serve hot in deep bowls, ensuring each portion has a generous amount of sausage and cabbage.

Sauce Pairings

Sour cream

adds a creamy contrast

Crusty bread

ideal for dipping

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh parsleySweet paprika

Perfect Sides

Potato dumplings

Pickled vegetables