Bavarian Sausage Hot Pot

Ingredients

• 1 lb cabbage, cored and sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 6 ounces green beans, tipped and snapped into 1-inch lengths
• 1 lb russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups green peas, if using frozen do not defrost
• 3 cups beef broth (preferably homemade)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon marjoram, crumbled
• 3/4 lb kielbasa, sliced 1/4-inch-thick (knockwurst is also good)
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cabbage, carrots, beans, potatoes, the fresh peas, if using, the broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large heavy kettle (pot).

2. 2

   Set over moderate heat and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the broth bubbles gently, cover, and cook without stirring for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the caraway seeds, marjoram, knockwurst, and frozen peas, if using, and toss lightly to mix. Re-cover and simmer 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the parsley, toss lightly, and serve in soup plates with crusty chunks of bread.