Best Elaines Sauerkraut Soup Recipes

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP (SAUERKRAUTSUPPE)

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Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory bacon and earthy caraway is simply irresistible!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 ounces flavorful smoked bacon or speck (, diced)
2 medium to large yellow onions (, chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon quality smoked Hungarian paprika (preferably Kalosca or Szeged) ((mild, not hot))
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram ((very traditional herb in German cooking))
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (, lightly crushed)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar ((optional))
4 cups quality chicken broth (we recommend Aneto 100% All-Natural Chicken Broth)
or Aneto low-sodium chicken broth
18 ounces German Sauerkraut, drained ((about 3 1/2 heaping cups) Do NOT substitute with American sauerkraut **see Note below)
How to Make Sauerkraut ((it's easy! Click link for recipe tutorial))
1/3 cup crème fraîche ((can substitute full-fat sour cream))

Steps:

In a soup pot fry the bacon until done. Add the onions and cook until lightly caramelized, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir in the tomato paste and spices and cook another minute. Add the chicken broth and sauerkraut and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in the crème fraîche or sour cream and heat through (do not boil).
Serve hot with a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream. Crusty bread and a leafy green salad make great accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 1176 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUSAGE SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 6 servings (about 1-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 373 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

INSTANT POT® SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

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Emeril Lagasse's sauerkraut soup with sausage has been one of my favorites for years. While it is not hard to make on the stovetop, it does take an hour and a half. This is my adaptation for the Instant Pot®. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 ounces smoked sausage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained
1 pound red potatoes, cubed
5 cups chicken broth
6 fluid ounces hard apple cider

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add sausage and cook until caramelized and fat is rendered, about 4 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, thyme leaves, and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
Add sauerkraut, potatoes, chicken broth, and hard cider to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 2742 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

ELAINE'S SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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I needed a fast and easy version of sauerkraut soup. I checked out a lot of sauerkraut soup recipes and decided to make my own recipe from ingredients that are easy to obtain and mostly from the pantry. If you want it soupier add more chicken stock.

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories Vegetable Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
3 slice bacon, cubed
4 oz pork tenderloin, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 carrots, cubed
14 oz potatoes, 1/2 inch cubes
12 oz (340 ml.) sauerkraut
2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp nutmeg
12 oz water (use sauerkraut jar to measure)
3 bay leaves
2 tsp caraway seed (or to taste)
salt and pepper to taste if needed
2 tsp chicken base (better than bouillon)

Steps:

1. Heat a large pot with a tablespoon of oil. Sweat the onions. Add chopped bacon and cubed pork. Stir fry for a couple of minutes to melt the bacon fat a bit.
2. Add the carrots, potatoes, sauerkraut, water, chicken base and spices. Stir together and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are cooked. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper, if needed. (I didn't use more salt.)