Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage
Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage
This is one of the oldest recipes in my collection, dating from somewhere around 1975. Since it's been torn, I'll fill in the blanks on the ingredient list.
RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
2 strips bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1 can (I lb) of sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
6 cups bouillon (see notes)
2 cups diced red or yellow potatoes
1 bay leaf
1 1-lb ready to eat Kielbasa, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish, if desired
Notes
1. Better than Bouillon has a ham flavor, which would work well to give more of a pork flavor. If you can't find Better than Bouillon at your supermarket, use chicken broth. I've provided a link below so you can purchase online if desired.
2. I don't bother peeling my potatoes. If you don't mind the peel, leave it on and just dice the potatoes into bite-sized bits. I recommend using red or yellow potatoes because they are slightly firmer than the simple white or Irish potatoes.
3. Yes, I changed the kielbasa and just suggested you cut them into bite-sized pieces. The skin is edible.
4. This is one of the few times where I think a slow cooker is not a good idea for a recipe. Kielbasa can be a bit greasy and is easily over cooked in a slow cooker. Just use a Dutch oven.
Sources:
1. Better than Bouillon: Our Products - Better Than Bouillon
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Lena
Austin
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