Sausage Sauerkraut Soup

Name: Sausage Sauerkraut Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 6 small red potatoes, quartered; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch slices; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sausage sauerkraut soup is the hands-off, flavorful slow cooker soup you didn't know you were missing. Serve it with a hunk of bread and a fresh green salad for a perfect meal.

Ingredients

6 small red potatoes, quartered
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

Directions

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots and onion. Combine sauerkraut, brown sugar, mustard and caraway seeds; spoon over vegetables. Top with sausage and broth. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 373 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1707mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.

I've taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives great compliments. Everyone loves it! —Elizabeth Goetzinger, Lewiston, Idaho

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