Creamy Smoked Sausage & Ham Stew

The comfort-food recipe I didn’t know I needed — and now I crave it all the time!

If you love meals that feel like a warm hug on a cold day, this creamy smoked sausage and ham stew is going to steal your heart. I stumbled upon this recipe by accident, and now it has a permanent place in my dinner rotation. Every bowl is packed with tender cabbage, smoky meats, hearty veggies, and a velvety broth that tastes like it simmered all day.

It’s simple, filling, and one of those recipes that tastes even better the next day.

✨ Ingredients

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb cooked ham, cubed
2 cups cabbage, chopped
2–3 carrots, diced
2–3 potatoes, diced (optional but delicious)
1 small onion, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch slurry for gluten-free)
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

🍲 Directions

Sauté your veggies:
In a large pot, melt butter and cook onions, carrots, and cabbage until softened.
Add the meats:
Stir in the smoked sausage and ham, letting them warm and release their flavors.
Build the broth:
Add chicken broth, seasonings, and potatoes (if using).
Simmer 20–25 minutes until everything is tender.
Make it creamy:
Stir in heavy cream.
To thicken, whisk flour into a little warm broth, then add back into the pot.
Simmer & serve:
Let the stew gently bubble for another 5–7 minutes until rich and creamy.