Polish kielbasa and sauerkraut soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This traditional Polish soup is made with kielbasa, sauerkraut, potatoes, carrots, and onions, and is simmered in a flavorful broth. The result is a delicious and comforting soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
POLISH SAUSAGE (KIELBASA) SOUP
You can use from 1-3 pounds of sausage depending on your tastes. I love dipping buttered rye bread in the soup - must be my Polish genes.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Pork
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet, add sausage, onions and celery, and cook over medium heat until sausage are lightly browned.
- Pour mixture into a soup pot and add remaining ingredients except for potatoes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with dill, if desired.
KIELBASA AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP (BORSCH, BORSCHT)
Filling soup with a little zing. My own special creation. 11-19-07: Ok, I'm adding "Borsch" to the title after my Russian friend told me that my recipe was very similar to the Borsch they eat back home. It is in no way authentic, but it is very good!
Provided by wyojess
Categories Stocks
Time 5h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pan fry garlic, and kielbasa until kielbasa is golden brown. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- **High Altitude -- cook 6-8 hours.
- Tip: Can be prepared in less time if veggies are pre-cooked in the microwave and onion is fried with kielbasa and garlic. Just add all ingredients to a large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for an hour or so to blend flavors.
- Can double recipe and freeze extra in a Zip-Loc for a quick future meal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 52.3, Sodium 2261, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 15.9
POLISH SAUERKRAUT SOUP (KAPUSNIAK)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place ham hocks or ham bone and water in a Dutch oven or other large pot. Bring to a boil, skimming off foam. Add onion, bay leaf, peppercorns , and parsley. Return to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 45 minutes, or until meat falls off the bones.
- Remove meat from broth, dice and return to the pot with barley, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds, if using. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer , uncovered, for an additional 45 minutes.
- If soup becomes too thick, add meat stock or water. If a more sour taste is desired, add some reserved kraut juice.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf .
- Serve in heated bowls with hearty rye bread .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 671 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
POTATO AND SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH KIELBASA
To ensure a balanced flavor, rinse the sauerkraut before adding it to this soup. This tones down the intense sharpness of the sauerkraut and allows the smokey kielbasa and other aromatics to shine through.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the onion, diced celery and potatoes to the pot and cook, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until the onion and celery are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the caraway seeds and sauerkraut and cook, scraping up any remaining browned bits, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add 6 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce the heat to a rapid simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir together the heavy cream and mustard in a small bowl. Once the potatoes are tender, reduce the heat to medium low and whisk the heavy cream mixture into the soup. Return the kielbasa to the pot. Increase the heat to medium and simmer until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the chopped celery leaves and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Fat 49 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Cholesterol 129 milligrams, Sodium 1940 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 8 grams
Tips:
- Use a variety of kielbasa sausages for a more complex flavor.
- Brown the kielbasa before adding it to the soup to enhance its flavor.
- Use a good quality sauerkraut for the best flavor. If you're using store-bought sauerkraut, be sure to rinse it well before using.
- Add some caraway seeds to the soup for a traditional Polish flavor.
- Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Polish Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try!
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