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A bowl of kielbasa and vegetable soup topped with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs, with a spoon resting inside the bowl.

Oma's Sauerkraut Soup with Kielbasa

Chef Jenn
Oma’s Sauerkraut Soup with Kielbasa is a hearty, tangy, and savory German-inspired dish. With smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and zesty sauerkraut, it’s the ultimate comfort soup for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine German
Servings 6 servings
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound kielbasa sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups sauerkraut drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown the kielbasa in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat behind in the pot.
  • Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same pot until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, sauerkraut, caraway seeds, and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Return the kielbasa to the pot and cook for another 10–15 minutes so the flavors combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and discard the bay leaf.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Rinse the sauerkraut to control the tang, or skip rinsing if you love it really sour. No matter what you do, drain it well.
  • Slice the vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
  • This soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of extra broth when reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 16gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1042mgPotassium: 794mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3410IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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