cabbage soup with smoked sausage

1/2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1 (16-ounce) package smoked Kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 tablespoon butter

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

2 corn on the cob cut to large chunks

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small head green cabbage, chopped

1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth

1 1/2 cups water

1 chicken bouillon cube

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/3 cup heavy cream

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