When you want a dinner that warms you from the inside out, this Apple, Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup delivers. With tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and savory sausage, it’s a comfort dish that’s easy to make year-round. Perfect with crusty bread or a crisp salad, this soup brings cozy flavors to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 jar (10 oz) sauerkraut with liquid
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 rib celery diced
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 6-10 ounces sausage (kielbasa or smoked) sliced
- 1-2 small red potatoes diced
- 1 green apple peeled and diced
- neutral oil for sautéing
Servings: pot
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange sausage slices on a sheet pan and roast for 10–15 minutes, until browned. This step builds flavor.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5–7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, caraway seeds, potatoes, and apple. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the browned sausage and sauerkraut (including the liquid). Simmer gently for another 5–10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Sauerkraut varies in saltiness; taste the broth before adding additional salt.
The apple adds brightness and balances the tang of the sauerkraut.
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