French Cabbage and Sausage Soup (Soupe Paysanne)

Known in French as Soupe Paysanne, this Cabbage and Sausage Soup is a rustic recipe that takes centre stage on French family tables throughout Winter. Every region and family have their own twist on it, but always with a hearty mix of vegetables and meats.

This one is loaded with cabbage, carrots, leek, smoked pork sausage and potatoes in a flavourful broth. It is a perfectly hearty, stick-to-your-ribs soup that satisfies and warms you up during colder days.

Translating literally to “Peasant Soup”, Soupe Paysanne refers to a chunky French soup that combine vegetables, potatoes and pork, cooked in a broth. Like its name suggests, it used to be made by farmers making do with seasonal vegetables and cured or smoked meat, to make hearty soups during colder days.