Best Spicy 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

SPICY SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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Make and share this Spicy Sauerkraut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by controlledfreak

Categories Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups diced cabbage
3 pre-cooked bratwursts, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 -3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
2 tablespoons sriracha hot chili sauce
14 ounces sauerkraut

Steps:

Boil cabbage, drain, and set aside.
Add brats with a little water to the pan.
Add chili powder, fennel seeds, caraway seeds, celery seeds, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Boil until brats are nice and warm.
Add cabbage back in, cook over medium heat.
Next add salt, both mustards, chili sauce, and sauerkraut. Stir and allow sauerkraut to heat, but not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.8, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 47.2, Sodium 2623.3, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 10.9

SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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Quick, easy and tasty! You may add 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice if needed, for extra zing.

Provided by KFREESE

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

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage, finely diced
6 tablespoons chopped onion
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (8 ounce) can sauerkraut, undrained

Steps:

Cook and stir smoked sausage and onion in a large saucepan over low heat until lightly browned, about 15 minutes; stir in flour to coat the sausage and onion. Gradually stir in milk, followed by half-and-half. Raise heat to medium, and simmer the soup until thick, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme. Mix sauerkraut and its juice into the soup and cook just until sauerkraut is heated through, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1448.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

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