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Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup

[heart_this] · Nov 29, 2017 · 17 Comments

Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup

A simple and tasty sauerkraut soup with bacon, beans kielbasa and quinoa!

It’s time for another soup recipe and this kielbasa sauerkraut soup sure is one tasty bowl of comfort food! Sauerkraut and sausage is a fabulous flavour combination and it’s absolutely amazing in soup form! This soup starts off with bacon which is cooked and set aside before cooking the kielbasa sausage in the bacon grease followed by the base of veggies including onions, carrots and celery. Next up is the sauerkraut along with some potatoes, beans and quinoa which make this a super hearty and healthy meal in addition to being packed with flavour! I like to serve this kielbasa and sauerkraut soup topped with sour cream and grainy mustard with a side of buttered rye bread!

Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup
Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup
Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup
Omit the kielbasa and bacon for a tasty vegetarian soup!

Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup
Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup

Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup
Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup

Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 6

A simple and tasty sauerkraut soup with bacon, beans kielbasa and quinoa!

ingredients
  • 4 ounces bacon, diced (optional)
  • 1 pound kielbasa/polish, sliced (optional)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 sticks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 potatoes (or celeriac root), diced
  • 1/2 cup quinoa (optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Cook the bacon in a large sauce pot over medium- high heat until crispy and set aside before adding the sausage and cooking until lightly golden brown on both sides and setting aside.
  2. Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pan and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes before adding the garlic and paprika and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add broth, sauerkraut, potatoes, quinoa, beans, bacon and sausage, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the quinoa and the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes, before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Option: Omit bacon and sausage for vegetarian. Cook onions in 1 tablespoon oil.
Tip: Serve topped with sour cream, grainy mustard and rye bread!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 224, Fat 2g (Saturated 0.5g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 4mg, Sodium 575mg, Carbs 40g (Fiber 7g, Sugars 6g), Protein 11g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. We are not Martha says

    November 30, 2017 at 3:21 am

    This is one seriously beautiful soup! And that buttered bread… DROOL!

    Sues

    Reply
  2. Rie says

    December 3, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Looks good. Making it now. When does the paprika go in??

    Reply
  3. Food Junkie says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:40 am

    I love sauerkraut but had some doubt about using it in a soup. However, Lewis Mountain in nearby Moncton makes some of the best sauerkraut in the world so i decided to give it a go. Love this stuff so much I had three bowls. Awesome recipe Kevin.

    Reply
  4. Billy says

    December 21, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious. I definitely am going to make this the next time I head to the grocery store. I love kielbasa and sauerkraut together but have never had them together in a soup! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Vickie says

      October 7, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      I’ve been making sour kraut soup for years now. Sometimes, I’ll put in some corned beef for a little different flavor. Then I just don’t add the bacon. You could put some crimbled bacon on top of you like. Might be a little to salty though.

      Reply
      • kevin says

        October 11, 2022 at 9:40 am

        Corned beef would be a nice addition!

        Reply
  5. Msun says

    January 10, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    Hmmmm may very Well try this without the White beans

    Reply
  6. Sam says

    August 15, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    I like to have a serious kick with my soup, what would you recommend adding to this recipe to make it spicy enough for me? Either way, I can’t wait to try this, it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • kevin says

      August 17, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Add red pepper flakes with the garlic or sliced pepperocinis with the broth or just garnish it with sriracha!

      Reply
  7. KIM BARNETT says

    January 26, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Sounds great. Would red kidney beans work?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      January 28, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Yes they do!

      Reply
  8. Kate says

    December 14, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Hi Kevin, I’ve never left a comment or a review. And I’m feeling a bit sheepish because I’ve made so many of your recipes over the years and each and every one has turned out magnificently!!!

    This soup is seriously DELICIOUS! Like really DAMN good! And I made bread to go with it and we are some happy here in Alberta!

    Thanks, Kevin!

    Kate

    Reply
  9. Patti says

    January 8, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    This is a wonderfully flavored soup! Bravo! My mother was of Slovak descent and made lots of soups with these ingredients but never altogether. My husband and I loved it! We each just finished a bowl. It’s really a meal. One bowl with a slice of rye bread was enough. Thank you for the recipe. I’ll be making it again especially in the Fall and Winter!

    Patti

    Reply
  10. Sue and Roger Stark says

    December 7, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    Great recipe Kevin, my husband is making this now. We are also sending it to his Aunt who’s last name is Kielbasa!

    Reply
  11. Cathi says

    February 27, 2023 at 9:37 am

    Can you freeze leftovers?

    Reply
    • kevin says

      February 27, 2023 at 9:41 am

      Yes you can!

      Reply

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