Cozy Sausage Potato Sauerkraut Soup
A warm, hearty soup featuring smoked sausage, tender potatoes, and tangy sauerkraut, perfect for chilly nights and comforting meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into thin rounds (kielbasa or andouille)
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion, sliced carrots, and minced garlic until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Add sauerkraut, bay leaves, and browned sausage back into the pot. Stir to combine.
- Lower the heat and let everything simmer for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
[‘Rinse sauerkraut to balance tanginess.’, ‘Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.’, ‘For creamier results, mash a few potato pieces directly in the pot.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
Keywords: sausage soup, potato soup, sauerkraut soup, cozy soup, winter recipe, hearty soup, comfort food