bavarian leek & cabbage soup

Ingredients For bavarian leek & cabbage soup

• 3 Tbsp

  olive oil, extra virgin
• 2 md

  leeks, white and light geen parts, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 c

  coarsely chopped carrots
• 1 c

  diced celery
• 1/2 tsp

  caraway seeds
• 6 c

  chicken broth
• 1 bottle

  (12 oz.) lager
• 8 c

  thinly sliced green cabbage
• 3 c

  diced red potatoes
• 2

  bay leaves
• 4 c

  chopped greens, such as kale or spinach
• 12 oz

  smoked kielbasa or bratwurst, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
• 3/4 tsp

  salt
• ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 c

  sour cream
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish