Hearty Kielbasa Stew

• tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon oil↗1
• (16 ounce) package kielbasa, sliced 1/2 inch↗1
• cups sliced carrots2
• cup sliced celery1
• cup chopped onion1
• cups chopped cabbage4
• cup white wine or 1 cup apple juice↗1
• (15 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1
• (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes1
• (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup1
• cup chopped fresh parsley1⁄2
• bay leaf↗1
• teaspoon dried thyme↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat butter in a Dutch oven, add kielbasa and brown lightly over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. 3

   Add carrots, celery and onion and cook over medium heat until softened.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients and kielbasa, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.