{"id":324119,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sausage-sauerkraut-soup\/"},"modified":"2024-10-08T18:19:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T23:19:29","slug":"sausage-sauerkraut-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sausage-sauerkraut-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Sausage Sauerkraut Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know what to do with sauerkraut, right? You enjoy a serving of it with some German sausages and mashed potatoes one night, and then you forget that you put it on the top shelf of the fridge for two years until it&#8217;s time for a whole fridge cleaning or a move. Sound about right? Well, that&#8217;s all going to change once you try this recipe for sausage sauerkraut soup, which is filling and satisfying, bursting with flavor and almost entirely hands-off, too!<\/p>\n<p>Sauerkraut, which is finely-shredded raw cabbage that&#8217;s fermented in salty water, sometimes with some spices added, is a great source of fiber and of vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and several other vitamins and minerals, is remarkably shelf-stable, especially in the fridge, so you can always keep some on hand (but not forgotten) and you can make batches of this sauerkraut soup any time you want something tasty and comforting. This sausage and sauerkraut soup is also a great choice for large gatherings, such as church potlucks or holiday dinners, as it&#8217;s very easy to scale up.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Sausage Sauerkraut Soup<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2059093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"ingredients for Sausage Sauerkraut Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong>Red potatoes:\u00a0<\/strong>Red potatoes are ideal for this recipe because of their texture and because, when quartered, they are the perfect size for soup. However, if all you have are russets or Yukons, by all means, use those.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrots:\u00a0<\/strong>Peel and cut the carrots into bite-sized pieces, each about a quarter of an inch thick. If the carrots are quite thick, halve them first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion:<\/strong> Use a yellow or white onion for this sauerkraut soup and cut it into thin wedges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sauerkraut: <\/strong>Here we have it\u2014the main event! Make sure it is rinsed and well drained because you don&#8217;t want that potent sauerkraut fermentation liquid getting into and overpowering the soup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown sugar:\u00a0<\/strong>A tablespoon of rich brown sugar brings some sweetness to the soup and balances out the salty bitterness of the sauerkraut. (We say &#8220;salty bitterness&#8221; in the best possible way, for the record.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy brown mustard:\u00a0<\/strong>Mustard pairs with German-style foods so well, doesn&#8217;t it?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caraway seeds:\u00a0<\/strong>A little goes a long way when it comes to flavorful caraway seeds, so don&#8217;t make this a heaping dose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sausage:<\/strong> You can use smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage (or a different sausage in a pinch, but these are the ideal choices) cut into one-inch slices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken broth:\u00a0<\/strong>Go for a low-sodium chicken broth for this recipe, as the soup already gets plenty of saltiness from other ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for eight to nine hours<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2059094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"ingredients for Sausage Sauerkraut Soup in slow cooker\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This recipe comes with some chopping, measuring and other prep, but virtually no hands-0n cooking. Just set your 3- or 4-quart slow cooker to low, then add the potatoes, carrots and onions. Next, in a separate bowl, combine the sauerkraut, brown sugar, mustard and caraway seeds, then spoon this mixture over the veggies. Then add the sliced sausage and the broth and let everything cook, still on low and covered, for between eight and nine hours.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Serve and enjoy!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2059095\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Sausage Sauerkraut Soup cooked in slow cooker\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>No, really, that&#8217;s it!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2059097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Sausage Sauerkraut Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Sausage Sauerkraut Soup Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step up the veggies:\u00a0<\/strong>To make this soup a healthy all-in-one meal in a bowl, just step up the vegetable content. Consider adding sliced celery at the start of the cooking process and toss in some chopped kale when about half an hour of slow cooking is left to be done. Or add any other veggies you want, of course\u2014just be sure to gently submerge them in the broth and add about a quarter cup more broth for each additional serving of vegetables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try it with chicken:<\/strong> This soup would be delicious with pieces of chicken added instead of the sausage, though the chicken will take on the taste of the other ingredients and won&#8217;t add as much of its own flavor to the mix, so consider upping the amount of mustard and caraway seeds a bit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it vegetarian:<\/strong> You can make a vegetarian friendly version of this soup by using vegetable broth and using veggie sausages, tempeh or another meat substitute in place of the meat sausage. Don&#8217;t try tofu, though, as it tends to fall apart during a slow cook in liquid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Sausage Sauerkraut Soup<\/h2>\n<p>This soup will keep well in the fridge for four or even five days, as sauerkraut is already so stable and no dairy is present here. Seal it in an airtight container and reheat it on the stove for ideal results, though microwaving batches in bowls works, too.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze sausage sauerkraut soup?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to three months. Seal it in airtight containers with as much air removed as possible, and thaw it in the fridge overnight or from morning until evening before reheating.<\/p>\n<h2>Sausage Sauerkraut Soup Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2059096\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Sausage Sauerkraut Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kristina V\u00e4nni for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to stir this sausage and sauerkraut soup while it cooks?<\/h3>\n<p>No. In fact, you need to be sure to <em>not<\/em> stir this soup as it cooks, as doing so will break apart the potatoes, which compromises the consistency and taste of the soup. Just let it slowly cook away in that trusty crock pot.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I cook this soup on the stove?<\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have or don&#8217;t want to use a slow cooker, then a large pot or a Dutch oven set over a stove burner will work fine for this soup. Just make sure to keep the burner on a low setting and periodically check the internal temperature of the soup with a thermometer. For reference, most slow cookers cook at between 165\u00ba and 200\u00baF on a low setting.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it OK to leave out the caraway seeds?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can skip the caraway seeds, which have a bittersweet flavor with citrus and licorice notes. While a welcome addition in the opinion of many eaters, they are a no-go for other people, and this sauerkraut soup recipe will be just fine without them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sausage sauerkraut soup is the hands-off, flavorful slow cooker soup you didn&#8217;t know you were missing. 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Then add the sliced sausage and the broth and let everything cook, still on low and covered, for between eight and nine hours.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Serve and enjoy!","text":"No, really, that's it!","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sauerkraut-Soup_TOHD24_49195_KristinaVanni_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"6 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Steven John"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 373 calories","fatContent":"21g fat (8g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"51mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1707mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"31g carbohydrate (8g sugars","fiberContent":"5g fiber)","proteinContent":"16g protein. 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The caraway seeds were left out as per our tastes.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Maura436"},"reviewBody":"<p>I found this recipe two months ago and have made it 4 times already! We all love it! Don\u2019t be tempted to stir it, as my son did, or the potatoes will break up. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-05-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jllove62"},"reviewBody":"<p>I\u2019ve made this soup quite a few times!!! I love this soup! I\u2019m making it now but I didn\u2019t have any sauerkraut but had cabbage that I sliced very thin, shreds, & added 1Tbsp of ACV along with spicy mustard & garlic! It tastes wonderful! I am doing a low carb change of life so I didn\u2019t add potatoes. I also used beef broth because my sausage was beef. I made it on the stovetop today but have used crockpot in the past! Can change this recipe to suit your needs! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-11-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jayden960"},"reviewBody":"<p>I had to do a recipe for my winter holiday feast and my classmates loved it!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Debi"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!! Followed recipe except didn't put in caraway seeds!  My husband and I absolutely loved it!! Used my brothers home made sauerkraut! Will definitely make again! Thank you for such a great recipe","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MyLittleMargie"},"reviewBody":"Amazing!  Excellent! I made this soup exactly how the recipe was written - that's right, I never changed one thing.  This soup is delicious and my husband loved it.  This is the first time I have ever left a review.  Most of the recipes I have tried are good but nothing to write about. This recipe deserves a great review plus! Thanks for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RachelMorris"},"reviewBody":"The broth amount IS listed (contrary to what another review says), and I think maybe use a wee bit more than listed. This soup is tasty, and this soup is so easy to make. Skip the slow cooker part if you want; you can make it on the stove in one hour flat. Just render some fat out of the sausage first and use that grease to cook down the onions and carrots just a bit, then put the sausage back in with the broth. Cook till potatoes are done. 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