Best German Sauerkraut Soup Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP



German Sauerkraut Soup image

My mother used to make this soup quite often while I was growing up on a farm in Warwick, Alberta. I added my own touch - spicing it up a bit with the bacon and smoked sausage. I really enjoy the zesty flavor that they add.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds pork spareribs
3 quarts water
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
5 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook ribs in water until tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Skim off foam. Remove ribs from broth; strain broth and skim fat. , Return broth to the heat. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper; simmer until vegetables are tender. Remove meat from bones and add to broth with the sauerkraut and sausage. , Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Cook onion in drippings until tender. Add to soup; cook 20-30 minutes longer. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1041mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP



German Sauerkraut Soup image

This German New Year's soup contains pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the new year. It's wonderful with fresh warm bread. This recipe has been a family tradition for forty years

Provided by Linda Dembroski

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 smoked ham hocks
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 quarts water
1 pound sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
½ pound bacon, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautee onion and garlic until tender; set aside. Put ham hocks, onion, garlic and water into a stockpot, season with pepper to taste, cover and bring to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir the sauerkraut and beans into the soup. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon into the stockpot, reserving drippings. Stir flour into the bacon drippings to make a roux. Stir the roux into the soup. Continue to simmer the soup until thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 186.3 mg, Fat 68.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 873 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP



German Sauerkraut Soup image

Linda Dembroski who originated the recipe said: "This German New Year's soup contains pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the new year. It's wonderful with fresh warm bread. This recipe has been a family tradition for forty years"

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 smoked ham hocks
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 quarts water
1 lb sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained (or substitute thick sliced or diced potatoes if you prefer)
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until tender; set aside.
  • Put ham hocks, onion, garlic and water into a stockpot, season with pepper to taste, cover and bring to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir the sauerkraut and beans or potatoes into the soup.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon into the stockpot, reserving drippings.
  • Stir flour into the bacon drippings to make a roux. Stir the roux into the soup.
  • Continue to simmer the soup until thick, and potatoes if you are using them are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 63.9, Sodium 1270.8, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 20.1

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP



German Sauerkraut Soup image

Love good soup recipes.

Provided by Judy Brannock

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb pork spareribs
3 qt water
2 c diced peeled potatoes
2 carrots, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 c sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch slices
5 slice bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, cook ribs in water until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim off foam. Remove ribs from broth, strain broth and skim fat
  • 2. Return broth to the heat. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper, simmer until vegetables are tender. Remove meat from bones and add to broth with the sauerkraut and sausage
  • 3. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp, remove to paper towels to drain. discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Cook onion in drippings until tender. Add to soup, cook 20-30 minutes longer. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with bacon.

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP (SAUERKRAUTSUPPE)



German Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe) image

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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
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))
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.

Related Topics