Cabbage, Sausage and Potato Soup

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 pound kielbasa sausage*, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 medium leeks, sliced into ⅛ inch rounds, white and pale green parts only
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 small green cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 pound red potatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper