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By Terrie Vanover
Terries Sour krout Potato Potato Soup
Sauerkraut
Updated at: Sat, 31 May 2025 18:28:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Nutrition per recipe
Calories2550.8 kcal (128%)
Total Fat149 g (213%)
Carbs225.1 g (87%)
Sugars34.5 g (38%)
Protein84.8 g (170%)
Sodium13350.1 mg (668%)
Fiber37.6 g (134%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
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1 lbsausage
smoked, kielbasa, or your favorite, sliced or crumbled

1 tablespoonolive oil
if sausage is lean

1onion
medium, chopped

2carrots
peeled and sliced

5potatoes
diced, Yukon Gold or Russet

3 clovesgarlic
minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder

1 x 14 ozcan sauerkraut
undrained

8 cupsvegetable broth
store-bought or homemade

2 teaspoonscaraway seeds

1 ½ teaspoonssmoked paprika

1bay leaf

1 teaspoondried thyme
or marjoram

1 teaspoonblack pepper
or more to taste

Salt
to taste, sauerkraut and sausage are salty—start light

red pepper flakes
Optional, for a little heat

apple cider vinegar
Optional, or Dijon mustard for brightness at the end

fresh dill
Optional, or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
1. Brown the sausage in a large soup pot over medium heat. If it’s lean, add olive oil. Once browned, remove and set aside if desired.
Step 2
2. In the same pot, sauté the onion and carrots for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 3
3. Stir in potatoes, sauerkraut (with juice), and water.
Step 4
4. Add caraway seeds, smoked paprika, bay leaf, thyme (or marjoram), black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Step 5
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 6
6. Return sausage to the pot and simmer another 5–10 minutes to meld the flavors.
Step 7
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add apple cider vinegar or Dijon if desired.
Step 8
8. Remove bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
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