Bean Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Bean Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g haricot beans; 100 g onions; 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons oil; 100 g smoked bacon; 150 g smoked sausage; 250 g sauerkraut; 10 g caraway seeds; 200 g fresh tomatoes; 100 g potatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn; 30 g sweet paprika; 10 g dried savory; 2 garlic cloves; 5 g salt; 150 g sour cream

Servings: persons

300 g haricot beans
100 g onions
2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons oil
100 g smoked bacon
150 g smoked sausage
250 g sauerkraut
10 g caraway seeds
200 g fresh tomatoes
100 g potatoes
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
30 g sweet paprika
10 g dried savory
2 garlic cloves
5 g salt
150 g sour cream

1
Soak beans overnight. Drain, set to simmer in 1/2 litre water until soft.
2
Heat oil or lard in a heavy pot with lid.
3
Chop bacon into cubes and heat gently in the fat/oil.
4
Chop onions fine and braise until translucent.
5
Remove pot from heat, add paprika and stir. Add a little water and return to heat. Cook gently for a few minutes, stirring.
6
Add the beans with the cooking water and stir.
7
Add sliced sausage, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, chopped garlic and savory. Top up with 1/2 litre water and bring to gentle boil.
8
Add peeled and finely dice potato. Cover and set to simmer 15 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, rinse the sauerkraut thoroughly to remove acid and salt. Strain and squeeze, then braise in hot oil or lard. Add caraway seeds.
10
Add the sauerkraut to the pot and stir well, simmer gently.
11
Peel and chop the tomatoes, and stir into the broth.
12
Heat through gently, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are liquefied. Check salt and serve with sour cream.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g haricot beans, 100 g onions, 2 tablespoons lard or 2 tablespoons oil, 100 g smoked bacon, and more.

Yes, Bean Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bean Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut

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