Cabbage, Potato and Sausage Soup

1 lb. cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
1 pkg. (16 oz.) coleslaw blend
2 cans (14-1/2 oz.) ready to serve chicken broth
3 cups water
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups mashed potato flakes

1. In Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except mashed potato flakes; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium
high heat, stirring occasionally.

2. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until cabbage is almost tender.

3. Remove Dutch oven from heat. Stir in mashed potato flakes.

Makes 6 servings (1-1/2-cups ea.)