Creamy Sausage Potato Sauerkraut Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and tangy sauerkraut in a luxuriously creamy broth, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds Use pre-cooked smoked sausage like Kielbasa or Bratwurst.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch cubes Waxy potatoes work best to maintain texture.
- 1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained Rinsing helps reduce tanginess.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half.
- ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (for garnish) Use for garnish before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned on both sides. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot with the sausage drippings, add the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add the diced potatoes, rinsed sauerkraut, and the browned sausage back into the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup through without allowing it to boil. Season with black pepper to taste.
Serving
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
For storage, allow the soup to cool before transferring it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently, adding broth or water if it thickens. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 14gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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