Sausage Sauerkraut Soup

Name: Sausage Sauerkraut Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (about 1-3/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes, German Recipes, German Soup Recipes
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

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

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 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.