- 3 slices thick cut bacon (or 5 regular), chopped
- ½ a yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (omit if not fan)
- 1 pound Italian turkey sausage, bulk or removed from casings*
- 2 teaspoons regular sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (Julia uses 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken bone broth**
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 head cabbage (about 2 to 2½ pounds), thinly sliced or chopped into bite-size pieces
- Fresh, chopped parsley to garnish, optional