Heat large pot over medium heat.
Add sliced sausage to pot.
Cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add diced onion to pot.
Sauté onion until softened, 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic to mixture.
Cook garlic for 1 minute more.
Pour chicken broth into pot.
Add diced potatoes to broth.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low setting.
Add chopped cabbage to pot.
Season with paprika, salt, pepper.
Simmer soup for 15 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.