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.

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

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

1. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes, carrots and onion. Combine the 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.

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