Mom'S Polish Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head cabbage
1 (14 ounce) turkey kielbasa
4 -5 potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
water, to cover
2 -3 ounces Velveeta cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cut the core out of the cabbage. Rinse & cut into quarters then cut the quarters in half. Peel the potatoes & cut into large chunks.
Cut the sausage into 1/2 inch pieces. Then brown in a frying pan for 5 minutes.
Add all the ingredients into a large pot except the cheese. Add enough water to the pot to cover the cabbage.
Cover & cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes. The soup is done once the potatoes are tender.
Optional: Halfway through cooking cut the cheese into chunks & add to the soup. Stir until melted.