Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

Name: Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth; One 25-ounce jar of sauerkraut with brine; 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced; 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes; 1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, finely diced; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 Hungarian wax peppershalved, seeded and thinly sliced; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 serrano chiles, seeded and thinly sliced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Four 10-ounce duck legs, skin and excess fat removed; 3/4 pound Gyulai sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (see Note); 4 large tomatoes, diced; Mashed potatoes, for serving

Servings: persons

3 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth
One 25-ounce jar of sauerkraut with brine
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced
1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes
1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
2 Hungarian wax peppershalved, seeded and thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 serrano chiles, seeded and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Four 10-ounce duck legs, skin and excess fat removed
3/4 pound Gyulai sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (see Note)
4 large tomatoes, diced
Mashed potatoes, for serving

1
In a large pot, combine the stock with the sauerkraut and its brine.
2
Stir in the mushrooms, prunes, leek, onion, wax peppers, garlic, serrano chiles and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper.
3
Add the duck legs and sausage and bring to a boil.
4
Simmer over moderately low heat until the duck is tender, about 1 hour.
5
Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the tomatoes.
6
Cover and let stand until the tomatoes are softened, about 30 minutes.
7
Bring the soup back to a simmer and season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve over mashed potatoes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth, One 25-ounce jar of sauerkraut with brine, 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps sliced, 1/2 cup chopped pitted prunes, and more.

Yes, Smoked Sausage & 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.

Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut Soup

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