Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage

Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage

Using leftover kielbasa and sauerkraut, you can make the BEST Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup recipe in no time! It’s hearty, delicious and easy to make!

Ingredients :

• 1 pound kielbasa , chopped into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups sauerkraut , rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup russet potato , peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup celery , chopped
• 1/2 cup sweet onion , chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• fine sea salt to taste
• sour cream , for creaminess or garnish

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped potato.
2. Saute until potato starts to turn translucent. Add onion and celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are just about to soften, but not limp.
3. Stir in kielbasa, sauerkraut and dried thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth. Bring to a low simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until potatoes are fully softened.
5. Stir in apple juice and season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
6. If you like sour cream, add 1/2 cup to add creaminess to the soup or use a garnish on top of plated soup.
7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!