Hearty Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Sauerkraut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sauerkraut, preferably from a bag; 1 pound ground Beef; 1/2 pound smoked slab bacon; 1 packet (14 oz.) Polish kielbasa (or another smoked sausage); 1 large onion; 2 garlci cloves; 1/4 cup rice; 2 Bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Paprika; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4-5 black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons oil or pork lard; 3 cups water, pluse more if needed; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds sauerkraut, preferably from a bag
1 pound ground Beef
1/2 pound smoked slab bacon
1 packet (14 oz.) Polish kielbasa (or another smoked sausage)
1 large onion
2 garlci cloves
1/4 cup rice
2 Bay leaves
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4-5 black peppercorns
2 tablespoons oil or pork lard
3 cups water, pluse more if needed
salt and pepper to taste

1
Rinse sauerkraut and leave in colander to drain. Dice bacon and onion, mince the garlic and slice the sausage.
2
Cook onion and bacon in oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the sausage and cook until edges start to brown. Add ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Do not allow the beef to brown. Stir in sauerkraut, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns and paprika. Add one cup water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and remaining water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat. Add rice, cover and simmer for another 30 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Note: taste before adding salt as sauerkraut, bacon and sausage are naturally salty.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds sauerkraut, preferably from a bag, 1 pound ground Beef, 1/2 pound smoked slab bacon, 1 packet (14 oz.) Polish kielbasa (or another smoked sausage), and more.

Yes, Hearty Sauerkraut Soup 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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Hearty Sauerkraut Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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