Hearty Sausage Sauerkraut Soup Food

HEARTY SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, add sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for around 30 minutes, until potatoes are cooked.
• Add sauerkraut and tomato paste, mixing well.
• Return to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer another 30 minutes.

SAUSAGE SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes, carrots and onion. Combine the sauerkraut, brown sugar, mustard and caraway seeds; spoon over vegetables. Top with sausage and broth. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until vegetables are tender.

SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

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

HEARTY SAUSAGE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown kielbasa in batches. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Skim fat.

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH SAUSAGE & POTATO

Steps:

• 1. In a soup pot over medium heat sauté the diced onions in the oil until they just start to brown. Add the sauerkraut and the bay leaf, stir and sauté for about 30 seconds. 2. Add the chicken stock, the diced potatoes, paprika, caraway, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 20-25 minutes). 3. Stir in the heavy cream*** in the end and keep warm while you brown the smoked sausage in a skillet. Serve topped with sausage and garnish with parsley and a pinch of paprika.

HEARTY SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sausages over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; set aside., In the drippings, saute onion and pepper until crisp-tender. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, apple juice, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano and sausages. Bring to a boil; add pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender., Serve immediately or cool and freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months. , To use frozen stew: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan; add water to thin if necessary. Cover and cook over medium heat until hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally.