Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, diced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 rib celery, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup hard cider; 1 (32-ounce) jar sauerkraut, drained and rinsed briefly; 8 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, diced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup hard cider
1 (32-ounce) jar sauerkraut, drained and rinsed briefly
8 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat and add the sausage.
2
Cook until the sausage is caramelized and the fat is rendered, 4 to 6 minutes.
3
Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
5
Add the cider and cook until almost completely reduced.
6
Add the sauerkraut, broth, potatoes, thyme and pepper and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and sauerkraut are very tender and the broth is flavorful, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
9
Serve immediately, with hot, crusty bread on the side.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

151

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound smoked sausage, such as kielbasa, diced, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 rib celery, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage 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 with Sausage

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