Sauerkraut Soup

6 servings

Sauerkraut soup is a very original-tasting soup that will exceed your expectations. The combination of paprika, flavors of kielbasa, potatoes, and the cream base is simply irresistible. It is simple and fast to prepare. If you like kielbasas or hot dogs, then you will find this soup being one of...

... the most original uses of them!

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Tom Founder

November 18, 2023

50 min.
50 min.
1/5

Ingredients:

Soup:

¼ cup of frying oil (adjust if needed)
1 onion - peeled and chopped (large onion)
1 LB of Polish kielbasa - diced (ideal dice size is about ½" *)
2 LB of sauerkraut - drained and reserve liquid
1 LB of potatoes - peeled and diced (optionally substitute with chili powder if you prefer a spicier flavo)
2 TBSP of ground paprika (optionally substitute partially or totally with chili powder for a spicier flavor)
¼ cup of all-purpose flour
4 cups of chicken broth/stock (or vegetable broth*)
Reserved liquid from sauerkraut (optionally substitute with 1 cup of chicken broth if you prefer a less sour soup)
1 cup of water
2 TBSP of unsalted butter
3 TBSP of granulated sugar
2 bay leaves
2 TSP of caraway seeds - whole
½ TSP of allspice - ground
1 TSP of salt (***)
½ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground

Optional final touch:

6 TBSP of sour cream
6 TSP of parsley - finely chopped (adjust if needed)

* Skip kielbasa and substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.

**This recipe assumes that you are working with a sodium-free broth (broth with no salt added). If you are working with broth that includes sodium, adjust the amount of salt based on your taste preference.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Large Sauce Pan or Medium Pot (6QT)
1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula

Recipes

Best served with:

Czech Rolls “Rohliky”

Croutons

Rustic Bread or Baguettes

Directions:

1. Sauté vegetables:

1.1. Preheat a medium pot on medium-high heat with ¼ cup of frying oil and add:

1 large onion – finely chopped

Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 3 – 4 minutes).

1.2. Add:

1 LB of Polish kielbasa – diced

Sauté for an additional 2 – 3 minutes with occasional stirring until the kielbasa releases some fat and gets partially seared.

1.3. Add:

2 LB sauerkraut – drained
1 LB of potatoes – diced

Sauté for an additional 2 minutes with constant stirring.

1.4. Then, dust with:

2 TBSP of paprika
¼ cup of all-purpose flour

Thoroughly stir together until nicely combined (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).

1.5. Then, dust with:

3 TBSP of All-Purpose flour

Thoroughly stir together until nicely combined (about 30 seconds).

Kitchen Guide

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation & Cutting

September 29, 2023

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2. Simmering:

2.1. Add into the pot:

4 cups of chicken broth
Reserved liquid from sauerkraut
1 cup of water
2 TBSP of butter
3 TBSP of granulated sugar
2 dried bay leaves
2 TSP of caraway seeds – whole
½ TSP of ground Allspice
1 TSP of salt
½ TSP of ground pepper

Briefly stir and cover with a lid. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring.

2.2.

Lower the heat to medium and cook for 25 minutes with occasional stirring (or longer if potatoes are not fully cooked).

3. Finishing phase:

3.1.

Remove the bay leaves.

3.2.

Optionally, add water or broth if the liquid evaporates more than it should and then cook for an additional 3 minutes.

3.3.

Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed.

4. Serve with a touch of sour cream and decorate with parsley. Pairs great with fresh bread of any kind.

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