GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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My mother used to make this soup quite often while I was growing up on a farm in Warwick, Alberta. I added my own touch - spicing it up a bit with the bacon and smoked sausage. I really enjoy the zesty flavor that they add.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds pork spareribs
3 quarts water
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
5 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook ribs in water until tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Skim off foam. Remove ribs from broth; strain broth and skim fat. , Return broth to the heat. Add the potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper; simmer until vegetables are tender. Remove meat from bones and add to broth with the sauerkraut and sausage. , Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Cook onion in drippings until tender. Add to soup; cook 20-30 minutes longer. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1041mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Mahfuz Hosain
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use up leftover sauerkraut and sausage in it.


Anthony Cadogan
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I love the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut in this soup. It's the perfect balance to the sweetness of the apples.


Jayda Hill
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut and sausage. It's also a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Vim Saru Magar
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I've never been a big fan of sauerkraut, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so hearty and filling.


Dureshahwar786 Dureshahwar786
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting.


Knightgamer_
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! My family loves the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut and the sweetness of the apples.


sousou el
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use up leftover sauerkraut and sausage in it.


Babs Hawa
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I love the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut in this soup. It's the perfect balance to the sweetness of the apples.


Sundar Gurung
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so comforting.


Annette Vazquez
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I've never had sauerkraut soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced.


Muhammad Naveed Tanha Dil
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful! I love that I can use up leftover sauerkraut and sausage in it.


I'm Sahriyar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Muqtaar Abdrisaq
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The sauerkraut was tangy and the apples were sweet. The sausage added a nice savory flavor.


Shawaiz Imran
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The soup was good, but it was a lot of work to make. I think I would rather just buy a can of sauerkraut soup next time.


Nadeem khan Mustajab khan
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This soup was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less sauerkraut.


remember 4r you
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.


Raylene Paulsen
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut and the sweetness of the apples. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Alexander Gibson
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I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key is to use good-quality sauerkraut and sausage. I also like to add a little bit of smoked paprika for extra flavor.


Royal Magar
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This German sauerkraut soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the soup was hearty and filling. I especially loved the addition of the apples and caraway seeds.