Tomato soup with smoked sausages
6 servings
40 minutes
Tomato soup with smoked sausages is a cozy and hearty dish with a bright flavor that combines the rich acidity of tomatoes and the aroma of smoked meats. Its roots lie in European cuisine, where such soups are valued for their simplicity and rich taste. The slight acidity of tomato paste pairs well with the softness of potatoes and cabbage, while the smoked sausages add depth and richness. Garlic and black pepper provide spicy notes, and vinegar highlights the overall harmony of flavors. It should be served hot, sprinkled with fresh herbs – this makes the dish even more aromatic. A great option for both family lunch and a warming dinner on a cool day.
1
Peel the onion and slice it into thin rings. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté the onion until soft.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
Slice the sausages (smoked ones are not mandatory) into circles and add them to the pot with onions. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
- Sausages: 500 g
3
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Cut the cabbage into squares. Pour 2 liters of hot water into a pot, bring to a boil, add the chopped vegetables, and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- White cabbage: 300 g
4
In a separate container, mix tomato paste with beef broth and pour it into the pot with the soup.
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Beef broth: 1 glass
5
Season the soup with garlic pressed through a press or finely chopped, black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
6
Pour table vinegar into the soup and remove the pot from the heat. Serve the soup sprinkled with chopped herbs.
- Table vinegar: 0.5 tablespoon
- Dill: 1 bunch