Kielbasa, Cabbage & Potato Soup
Kielbasa, Cabbage & Potato Soup costs about $7.28 to make ($1.21 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 359 calories, 12 g protein, and 29 g net carbs. Total time: 55 min.
- 12 g protein/serving
- 359 calories/serving
- 29 g net carbs
- 55 min total time
- Easy difficulty
A big pot of smoky sausage, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Cheap winter food that reheats better than it started, and it makes six bowls easily.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 ring kielbasa, sliced | $3.49 |
| ½ head cabbage, chopped | $1.12 |
| 1.5 lb potatoes, cubed | $1.05 |
| 3 carrots, sliced | $0.44 |
| 1 onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 3 cloves garlic | $0.12 |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | $0.24 |
| bay leaf, paprika, salt, pepper | $0.50 |
| Total | $7.28 |
How to make it
- Brown the sliced kielbasa in oil in a large pot; remove and set aside.
- Soften onion, carrot and garlic in the rendered fat, 6 minutes.
- Add potatoes, cabbage, 8 cups of water, bay leaf and paprika. Simmer 25 minutes.
- Return the sausage, season well, and simmer 5 more minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 359 |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Net carbs | 29 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Sodium | 651 mg |
Substitutions
- Kielbasa / smoked sausage → Bacon — adds $0.38/serving. chopped bacon works and often costs less per pound
Make it cheaper
Cabbage and potatoes are the two cheapest filling vegetables in the store — lean on them and treat the sausage as seasoning.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Kielbasa, Cabbage & Potato Soup?
About $7.28 total, or $1.21 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Kielbasa, Cabbage & Potato Soup?
Each serving has roughly 12 g of protein (359 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Kielbasa, Cabbage & Potato Soup cheaper?
Cabbage and potatoes are the two cheapest filling vegetables in the store — lean on them and treat the sausage as seasoning.
Do leftovers of Kielbasa, Cabbage & Potato Soup keep well?
Outstanding — 4 days refrigerated, freezes 3 months.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.