Comforting Cabbage Sausage Sweet Potato Stew
A hearty, warming stew packed with sweet Italian sausage, sweet potatoes, and cone cabbage simmered in rich bone broth. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free for a nourishing, comforting meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Dylan + Lila
Dylan created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Next: Slice 4 sweet Italian sausage links into…
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Slice 4 sweet Italian sausage links into…
Slice 4 sweet Italian sausage links into 1/2-inch (1.25cm) rounds. Chop 3 white sweet potatoes and 1 large carrot into bite-sized pieces. Core and chop 1 head of cone cabbage into 1-inch (2.5cm) ribbons.
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Place a large soup pot or Dutch…
Place a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides.
Look for: browned on both sides
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Add the chopped carrot and white sweet…
Add the chopped carrot and white sweet potatoes to the pot with the browned sausage. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the pan rendered fats.
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Pour 8 cups of chicken bone broth…
Pour 8 cups of chicken bone broth into the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Stir in the chopped cone cabbage
Stir in the chopped cone cabbage, cover, and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the cabbage softens and wilts into the broth.
Look for: the cabbage softens and wilts into the broth
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Ladle 1/6th of the stew (about 2…
Ladle 1/6th of the stew (about 2 cups) into a warm soup bowl and serve immediately. Store remaining portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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