SLOW-COOKER BRAT AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Slow-Cooker Brat and Sauerkraut Soup Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by Cookie67

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound uncooked bratwurst, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 pound tiny new red potatoes, cut into quarters
2 small onions, cut into 1/4-inch wedges or coarsely chopped
1 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
1 14 1/2 - ounce can Bavarian-style sauerkraut
2 14 1/2 - ounce cans lower-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
Sour cream (optional)

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bratwurst slices over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet and set aside. In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, onions, celery, garlic and bay leaves. Top with browned bratwurst and sauerkraut. In a large bowl, whisk together broth, mustard, vinegar, paprika, fennel seeds and caraway seeds. Pour into cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Discard the bay leaves. If desired, top each serving with sour cream.