Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil or butter
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced into ½ inch circles
- 1 cup white onion diced
- 4 to 5 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds sauerkraut drained
- 30 ounces pinto beans two (15 ounce) cans, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large stock pot over medium heat, add oil, sausage, and onions. Sauté for 4 to 6 minutes until the onions start to soften and the sausage is browned.1 teaspoon cooking oil, 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, 1 cup white onion
- Add the broth, and deglaze the bottom of the pan if needed. Bring the liquid to a simmer.4 to 5 cups beef broth
- Add the sauerkraut and pinto beans. Stir to combine, and simmer for 30 minutes.2 pounds sauerkraut, 30 ounces pinto beans
- Remove from heat, and allow the soup to cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.8 ounces sour cream, 1 cup heavy cream
- Serve hot with bread, crackers, or dinner rolls! Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 3-days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of the sausage and sauerkraut soup. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup
Serving Size
1 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
449
% Daily Value*
Fat
32
g
49
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
1933
mg
84
%
Potassium
761
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
635
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
150
mg
15
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
