Sauerkraut Soup Pittsburgh Food

SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the sauerkraut in cold water and leave to drain.
• Place sauerkraut, onion, garlic and cold water in a large saucepan with seasoning.
• Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fry the chopped bacon in a deep frying pan until the fat starts to run.
• Stir in the paprika and mix into the sauerkraut mixture.
• Return to a gentle simmer for another 15 minutes then add the dill and sausage of your choice.
• Stir in the cream, check the seasoning and reheat until just on the point of boiling.
• Serve with rye bread.

SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add sauerkraut and tomato paste; mix well. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer. If a thinner soup is desired, add additional water or chicken broth.

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP (SAUERKRAUTSUPPE)

Steps:

• In a soup pot fry the bacon until done. Add the onions and cook until lightly caramelized, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir in the tomato paste and spices and cook another minute. Add the chicken broth and sauerkraut and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche or sour cream and heat through (do not boil).
• Serve hot with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream. Crusty bread and a leafy green salad make great accompaniments.

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.

SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• Cook and stir smoked sausage and onion in a large saucepan over low heat until lightly browned, about 15 minutes; stir in flour to coat the sausage and onion. Gradually stir in milk, followed by half-and-half. Raise heat to medium, and simmer the soup until thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme. Mix sauerkraut and its juice into the soup and cook just until sauerkraut is heated through, 1 to 2 more minutes.

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.

SAUERKRAUT AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook meat and onion in hot oil until meat is brown.
• Stir in beer, water, tomato paste, paprika, salt, caraway seed, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Add potatoes, undrained sauerkraut, and fresh dill to soup. Cover. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Cook uncovered for 10 minutes more, or until mixture is thickened and most of the liquid is evaporated. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

GROUND BEEF & SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• In heavy frying pan, heat 1 teaspoons olive oil, add ground beef and brown well, breaking into small pieces with turner. This will take as much as ten minutes but don't rush the browning step.
• While ground beef browns, combine chicken stock, beef stock, canned tomatoes, sauerkraut, Splenda or brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, parsley and sage in large stock pot. Bring to a low simmer.
• When beef is well browned, add to soup in pot. Deglaze pan with a bit of the soup liquid, scraping off any browned bits, and add to soup.
• Wipe out frying pan and add other 2 teaspoons olive oil. Saute onions 2-3 minutes, until starting to soften, then add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes more. Add to soup, reduce heat under soup pot and let soup simmer at low heat about one hour. After an hour, taste for seasoning and add water if soup seems too strong. Simmer 15 minutes more if adding water. Season to taste with fresh-ground black pepper before serving. Serve hot, with sour cream if desired.

SPICY SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• Boil cabbage, drain, and set aside.
• Add brats with a little water to the pan.
• Add chili powder, fennel seeds, caraway seeds, celery seeds, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Boil until brats are nice and warm.
• Add cabbage back in, cook over medium heat.
• Next add salt, both mustards, chili sauce, and sauerkraut. Stir and allow sauerkraut to heat, but not boil.