OLD COUNTRY SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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A recipe right up my alley--love it and I hope you will too! Recipe & Photo: Food.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb smoked sausage link with casing left on
1/2 c chopped onion
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
3 c milk
1 c half and half
1 can(s) (8 oz,) bavarian sauerkraut with juice
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
may also add 1/2 - 1 cup cubed, cooked potatoes if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Chop the sausage coursely by hand or in a food processor.
  • 2. Transfer the chopped sausage and onion to a deep pan and saute over medium heat until the sausage is lightly browned and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, thyme, and pepper. Add to the sausage and brown all together until the mixture bubbles up, about 5 mnutes.
  • 4. Add the milk and half and half gradually, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to bubble again, about 5 minutes.
  • 5. Add the sauerkraut and its juice and bring to a boil. The mixture will continue to thicken. Taste for tartness and add lemon juice, if desired. Also can add salt to taste.
  • 6. Add parsley and serve immediately with some hot buttered pumpernickel bread.

SamuXBeast
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This soup was delicious! The sauerkraut gave it a nice tang and the sausage added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Betty Wurzauf
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hamjad Hamjad
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This soup was very good! The flavors were well-balanced and the sauerkraut added a nice tang. I would definitely make this soup again.


Suman Yada
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if the flavors were more subtle.


Saeed adnan
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt.


Lola Talbot
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I was disappointed with this soup. The sauerkraut was too sour and the sausage was overcooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Vado Mendoza
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This soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices.


Vip Account
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mist Lustizia
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This soup was delicious! The sauerkraut gave it a nice tang and the sausage added a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bashir Mohamett
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the sauerkraut added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this soup again.


John Kehnt
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used my own homemade sauerkraut, which I think made a big difference in the taste. I will definitely be making this soup again!


Aashish Gairal123
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The flavors were perfect and the sauerkraut added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


sula arben
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so complex and satisfying, and the sauerkraut adds a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe!