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Creamy Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup

Creamy Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for cold nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil for dairy-free version
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; shallots can be used as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be a substitute
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be a vegetarian substitute
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or coconut milk for lactose-free option
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Kielbasa Sausage Can use turkey or vegetarian sausage
  • 2 cups Cooked Diced Potatoes Use leftover potatoes for convenience
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut Use with juice for flavor
For Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Fresh parsley enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Gruyère or Swiss can be alternatives
  • to taste Black Pepper Final seasoning touch

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Sprinkle in flour while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional minute until lightly toasted.
  3. Gradually pour in chicken broth and milk, stirring until the mixture thickens to the creamy base.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in kielbasa, cooked potatoes, and sauerkraut. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Adjust flavor with black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle extra black pepper on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pre-cook potatoes and use fresh ingredients for best results. Experiment with different spices for flavor variation.

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