Sauerkraut soup, also known as Sauerkrautsuppe, is a traditional German dish. Here's a simple recipe to make a delicious sauerkraut soup:
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1/2 pound bacon or sausage, diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or caraway seeds for garnish
Directions:
In a large pot, cook the diced bacon or sausage over medium heat until browned.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the sauerkraut, potato, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the potato is tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree some or all of the soup, depending on your desired consistency.
Stir in the heavy cream or sour cream, if using.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or caraway seeds.
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1/2 pound bacon or sausage, diced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or caraway seeds for garnish
Directions:
In a large pot, cook the diced bacon or sausage over medium heat until browned.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the sauerkraut, potato, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the potato is tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree some or all of the soup, depending on your desired consistency.
Stir in the heavy cream or sour cream, if using.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or caraway seeds.
