SWEET-AND-SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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Categories     Bread     Fall     Chill     Simmer

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large celery stalk, finely diced
4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9)
3 medium Yukon Gold or red-skinned potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
One 16-ounce can sauerkraut, well drained
One 16-ounce can salt-free diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning (see page 4 for brands)
One 16-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons natural granulated sugar, more or less to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
One 8- to 12-ounce package tempeh, any variety, or one 8-ounce package soy sausage links

Steps:

  • Heat half of the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté over medium heat until all are golden.
  • Add the water with bouillon cubes and the potatoes. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender.
  • Stir in the apples, sauerkraut, tomatoes, seasoning, and beans. Simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until everything is tender.
  • Adjust the consistency with a bit more water if the soup seems crowded. Add sugar in small amounts to balance the tartness of the sauerkraut, tasting as you add. Season with salt and pepper (you may need very little salt, if any). If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so.
  • Just before serving, cut the tempeh into dice, or cut the soy sausage into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Heat the remaining oil in a medium skillet. Add the tempeh or sausage and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crisp and browned on most sides. Meanwhile, heat the soup through. Top each serving with some of the tempeh or sausage.
  • Nutrition Information
  • Per serving:
  • Calories: 317
  • Total fat: 9g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Carbohydrate: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 270mg

Samuel Alonzo
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and very filling. I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hair Bagom
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover ham from Easter, and I used it to make this soup. It turned out great! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the ham added a nice salty flavor. I will definitely be making this sou


Tyrone Morrison
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The soup was flavorful, easy to make, and very affordable. I will definitely be making this again.


Kunda Manda
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This soup is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. The flavors were well-balanced, and the soup was very hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Kutim Maya
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This soup was a bit too sour for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I think I would have preferred it if there was more sweetness to balance out the sourness of the sauerkraut.


Brittney Clark
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I'm not usually a fan of sauerkraut, but this soup changed my mind. The sweetness of the apples and the tanginess of the sauerkraut were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Emily Myers
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This soup was easy to make and very delicious. I used a combination of kielbasa and smoked sausage, and I added a bit of brown sugar to the soup to make it a little sweeter. My husband and I both loved it!


Tony Ella
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I love sweet and sour dishes, so I was excited to try this soup. It did not disappoint! The soup was flavorful and tangy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Debbie Slaughter
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sweet and sourkraut were perfectly balanced, and the sausage and vegetables added a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this again.