Kielbasa Cabbage Soup (South Beach Friendly)

Ingredients

• 3 cups coleslaw mix
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 2 tablespoons margarine

• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 3/4-1 lb smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, chopped into pieces
• 2 medium unpeeled golden delicious apples, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, saute the coleslaw mix, carrots, onion, celery and caraway seeds in butter for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.