Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb sausages (sliced, farmers or kielbasa preferred, optional)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 inch ginger (minced)
• 8 cups chicken stock (no sodium preferred, or vegetable stock)
• 2 cups kimchi (including juice)
• 1-2 tbsp gochujang (optional, see notes)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 head cabbage (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
• 2 tbsp green onions (sliced, to finish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat up a bit of oil over medium high heat. If using sausages, add the sliced sausages and cook until lightly browned on both sides, 3-4 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the onion is soft, 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the chicken broth, kimchi with juice, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, cabbage, and carrots. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until cabbage is tender and to your taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper and enjoy warm!