CREAMY KIELBASA SOUP

Creamy Kielbasa Soup image

Provided by Lillian Russo

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large carrot - peeled and diced
2 ribs of celery - diced
1 small onion - chopped
3 c water
2 medium potatoes - peeled and diced
1/2 tsp chicken bullion
8 oz low fat smoked kielbasa - chopped***
1/2 pkg refrigerated sauerkraut - drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c fat free sour cream
1 pinch each of salt and pepper
***note - if you can't find smoked kielbasa, use regular and add 1 tsp. of liquid smoke to the soup

Steps:

1. In a small amount of butter, saute carrot, celery, onion, and a dash of salt until vegetables are softened.
2. Add water, potatoes and chicken bouillon. Boil until potatoes are just about tender; 5 - 7 min.
3. Add smoked kielbasa and sauerkraut. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer about 5 min. or until potatoes are tender.
4. Remove about 1 c. of cooking liquid from soup along with about 1/2 cup of the potato chunks. Mash the potato chunks and stir together with sour cream in a small bowl; add back the liquid with the potato mash to the soup, along with the sour cream. Heat through. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve warm!