Keto Cabbage Soup with Italian Sausage #### Ingredients: - 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped - 1 large onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 medium carrots, diced (optional) - 3 celery stalks, diced - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar) - 1 cup tomato sauce - 2 tablespoons tomato paste - 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth - 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt and pepper to taste - **1 lb Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)** #### Instructions: 1. **Cook the Sausage:** In a large pot, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside. 2. **Sauté Vegetables:** In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the onion is translucent. 3. **Add Cabbage:** Stir in the chopped cabbage and cook for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften. 4. **Add Tomatoes and Broth:** Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), tomato sauce and paste and the broth. Stir to combine. 5. **Season:** Add oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender. 6. **Return Sausage:** Add the cooked Italian sausage back to the pot during the last 10 minutes of cooking to heat through. 7. **Serve:** Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy hot! #cabbagesoup #ketosoup #lowcarbmeals #easyrecipe