Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. smoked sausage (kielbasa) in a large link (casing left on); 6 Tbsp. chopped onion; 1/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, pounded; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 3 c. milk; 1 c. half and half; 1 (8 oz.) can sauerkraut with juice; 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional); 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb. smoked sausage (kielbasa) in a large link (casing left on)
6 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, pounded
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 c. milk
1 c. half and half
1 (8 oz.) can sauerkraut with juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional)
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Chop the sausage coarsely by hand or in a food processor. Transfer the chopped sausage and onion to a deep pan; saute over medium heat until the sausage is lightly browned, about 8 minutes. On a small plate or on wax paper, combine the flour, thyme and pepper.
2
Add to the sausage and brown all together until the mixture bubbles up, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the milk and half and half all at once; cook, stirring, until the mixture again bubbles up, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the sauerkraut and its juice; bring to a boil.
5
The mixture will continue to thicken.
6
Taste for tartness; add lemon juice, if desired.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. smoked sausage (kielbasa) in a large link (casing left on), 6 Tbsp. chopped onion, 1/4 c. flour, 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, pounded, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sauerkraut Soup

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