I HEARD THIS IS A GREAT SOUP FOR WEIGHT LOSS, KEEPING OUT THE POTATO AND ADDING MORE CARROTS. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Nata! I really enjoyed it. ]; seasoned with 1 tsp each of paprika & tumeric instead of Mrs Dash. You’re welcome. And if I did would I have to rinse it? Mix flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth; stir into soup. I’d love to use my crock pot. Sauerkraut Soup Recipe (Kapustnyak) White Bean, Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe . Also maybe add bay leaf, I find it adds an earthy tone. My family loves. Also pickle soup. I assume you do not drain the sauerkraut. Definite keeper. I love the cool days, leaves falling off trees and cozy nights snuggled under the covers. It is very nice you have replied to questions for years! Loved by all, even our 11 year old son. With quinoa and beans it becomes a wholesome dish that can be eaten on its own. Do you have a recipe for it posted n your blog? That’s so great! This recipe for Kapustnyak sounds like a hearty meal. Yes, the potatoes need to be cooked before adding them to the soup. Best Sauerkraut Salad Have a great day! Hi, Catherine, yes that would work fine to use store-bought sauerkraut. Thank you for sharing that tip! Stir together cornstarch, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper in a small bowl. Add onions and saute for about five minutes, until tender. Kapuśniak [kah-poo-shnyak] will help battling the cold and gloomy weather outside.. Poles are pros at making soups out of nothing, and since cabbage is pretty much considered its own food group in Poland, I’m serving up a modern take on a traditional Sauerkraut Soup. If I come up with something great, I will be sure to share it. This sauerkraut soup is a most unusual and delicious soup. In the fall I canned Kraut, spicy braised pork, and chicken stock. Add 2-3 cups of well rinsed and drained sauerkraut and half of cooked bacon (I keep some for garnish), white beans with their juice, and 1 bay leaf and continue to cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 min). Hi Grace, I haven’t tried this sauerkraut soup with beef broth but I imagine it would work well. That’s awesome! This was great! You’re welcome! And no recipe with sauerkraut would be complete without the tangy goodness of Stuffed Cabbage Rolls or the Crispy Tangy Reuben Rolls.. Thank you for a great recipe. It is definitely healthy! FRANKFURTER POTATO SOUP. Added a little Vegeta instead of salt and turned out amazing! I haven’t tried it in a slow cooker because it doesn’t require a very long cook time. will have to try this version! Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven (here’s the one I use). I will cook the sausage with the onions to get a bit more "browned" flavor. Hi Cathy, yes that would work fine to use store-bought sauerkraut. Creamy German Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup. I hope you love the soup! I’m so happy you loved it! Thanks for sharing your helpful review with other readers!!! Just a bit less briny...is that a word? Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2020 New Year to you, your husband and those two adorable children. Thank you ladies for generously sharing your delicious recipes! Great soup. Sounds like the perfect comfort food soup. The “click to learn” hyperlink isn’t available. December 3, 2020. slow cooker. The rhythm of old time homesteading can actually lead to an easier task in the kitchen. Thank you. I love your website and blog Natasha! I also added a bag of shredded cabbage to bulk up the veggies. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender. You are a great cook. Yum! So great to hear that, Tommy. They are a good source of potassium and if you are concerned about weight gain my doctor says no bread or pasta but yes on potatoes. This recipe looks awesome. Stir to combine and remove from heat. I’m so happy to hear that, Brenda!! Oh this is so perfect! Reduce to a bare simmer and cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. I’ll be perusing your website for me great recipes. That’s just awesome!! Even now it’s in the making. brine and all makes the soup, along with whatever pork–bacon, kielbasi, ham…. I wasn’t sure of making it, but it sounded good. A special flavor can be achieved by using smoked meat versus unsmoked meat and dried imported mushrooms instead of fresh mushrooms. Thank you so much for the awesome review and for sharing your cooking notes! I only rinsed the sauerkraut once as I wanted it a little sour. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Pat! Member since: Dec 3, 2020. Keep the potatoes. The rainy weather makes me crave hearty soups like this! If I didn’t want to use bacon, what would you recommend as an alternative non pork fat. Do you add in anything unusual to the salad? Thank you and I am so glad you found my website! Thanks so much for the suggestion! I will give this a try, as soon as I can make more of your homemade sauerkraut, we’ve been eating lots of sauerkraut salad. . Serve sprinkled with black pepper. . Only requires 12 ingredients! Add sliced carrots, potatoes, 1/4 cup quinoa (if using), 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. Thank you Natasha! I made my own and it’s too salty which is why I want to use it for soup, but thinking rinsing may get rid of some of that sour fermentation? I did not, but the sauerkraut I used didn't have much liquid. Add 2-3 cups of well rinsed and drained sauerkraut and half of cooked bacon (I keep some for garnish), white beans with their juice, and 1 bay leaf and continue to cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 min). Powered by. It was also inspired by Rachel Ray’s Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup. Mmmm. Still tasted amazing, according to my husband who lived in Germany as a child, and was perfect for me. Thank you for the great review! It’s also the perfect example of how the farmers and common folks of Ukraine made delicious foods with simple basic ingredients. Add flour, stirring until completely combined. Thanks for following and sharing your review! aparrish0211. OMG! Thanks so much for sharing. Hi Skip, it could be the type of sauerkraut – some brands are significantly tangier. It was my first time and the cabbage is still a bit crunchy but I think it would do well in this dish. 4. I’m on my second bowl at the moment and I’m still not sure. I was looking for some sauerkraut soup and decided to try this one although it sounded so strange. Delicious. I know right, we recently roasted some salo over at my parent’s fire pit. Wow this recipe is perfect!! Add chopped bacon and sautee until browned then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. I made this soup yesterday based solely on all the good reviews. This soup is delicious. Thanks. I added a large tablespoon of brown sugar, not sure why brown, it just seemed the right choice. My pleasure Nina! You’ve inspired me to make Kapusta soup. I’m glad you found this recipe! The addition of caraway seeds sounds good,I may try those next time. . You’re welcome Miranda! Slow Cooker Tortellini Chili Recipe plus Hamilton ... Creamy German Sausage, Potato and Sauerkraut Soup ... Cook then add the chicken broth and milk, then cook stirring until broth begins to thicken, Reduce heat then add kielbasa, diced potatoes, sauerkraut and parsley, 1- 14 ounce Polska Kielbasa, halved and sliced. I can’t wait to make this. I love how different families take different spins on this classic soup. I added 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar at the end. I love both sauerkraut soups potato soups and mushroom soups. Hi! My husband and I enjoyed leftovers for several days. This sauerkraut soup is a most unusual and delicious soup. Not yet. Thank you for that wonderful feedback, Barbara! No quinoa mushrooms absorb. Her comment, “DELICIOUS!!! I always have a jar of Bubbies sauerkraut in the fridge, so that makes it even easier! Instead of bacon, I used AmyLu Chicken sausage (Tequila Habenero flavor), and bacon bits. Could I use the homemade sauerkraut from your recipes? the soup he is refraining to\ is Rauginty Kopusty Sriuba served in the morning usually after a heavy night of drinking and traditional for the day after the wedding crowd ,caraway tyme bayleaf and tomato paste no drain usually homemade kraut ,all of your other ingredients are same ,, my mom also did hers with beef shank lots marrow in the shank cubed pork butt can also be used. The sauerkraut was one of their primary vegetable sources during the cold months, so they got creative with it and made Kapustnyak (sauerkraut soup). !” At first she wasn’t sure what the small circles were but after telling her, she had initially thought that it was quinoa. We also had more of a sauerkraut taste, which was fine with me, but next time I might try cooking it longer. I think next time I might use kielbasa instead of bacon, and also use a tablespoon of the sauerkraut juice. Sauerkraut is a dish most folks either lover or hate. Soup with SALO, that’s how Ukrainians roll lol.. Love it. If I make it again I might do white and sweet potatoes 50/50 to add a slight sweetness. I made some sauerkraut and I am so excited to try this after looking around. The addition of cheese is new to me but sounds good. I’m happy you enjoy the recipe! This is a great way to introduce sauerkraut to the hesitant. I would not have thought to add sauerkraut to soup but I beat the tang it gives is fabulous. Free recipes and recipe newsletters by email Click Here! This is also one of our favorites during the cold winter months. Made many times. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I would love to hear how it turned out . I’m glad to hear how much everyone loves the recipe. I love how much variety there is from one recipe to another. This is my 4th time in a few months making this it is FANTASTIC THANK YOU, i have some in crock pot as i write…my aunt used to make this with pig ears and tails and as a child she never told me what was in it…all i know is that it was delicious…cant wait to see how this turns out. (It took me 3 pots and a skillet if you remember my version). 1 lb potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/3" thick pieces, triple rinsed & drained (we use 3 cups or about 2 lbs), 15 oz can white beans (click to learn how to cook your own beans), click to learn how to cook your own beans. Saurkraut gives the perfect tangy bite to Rachael's flavorful soup. I made fresh sourdough bread this morning, so its going to be a awesome meal on such a wintery day. Tried this last night and I loved it. I made today what I can only describe as Shchi iz Kapusta with meat, but I’m told it can also be made with Sauerkraut. Making this today in my batch cooking. Yay! It was awesome! Cook for one minute, then add the chicken broth and milk. This recipe for Ukrainian sauerkraut soup or kapusnyak (капусняк in Cyrillic) can be made completely vegetarian or with smoked or fresh pork spareribs as its base. Oh wow that sounds delicious!! , How do you prep the raw white beans? I like it tart. Thank you for sharing that with us! Kapustnica is by far my favorite Slovak dish. Add finely chopped celery and onion. Gramutz (Lithuanian) made this with beef shank, canned tomatoes, etc. Sounds Amazing! Made this tonight and it turned out super delicious! We serve this soup Christmas Eve. I didn’t have white beans so I used chick peas and they worked well as a substitute. In a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker, blend the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, water, and chicken broth. The potato soup base is incredibly creamy and the classic sprinkling of bacon and green onions finishes the job. I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks for sharing! Made it vegetarian for my daughter. Welcome to my kitchen! Thank you so much for this recipe! Looks so good! Mushroom Soup Recipe . Hi! Can’t wait to enjoy it. I hope you try it soon! I had read a few recipes for this polish soup that included cabbage so I thought it would work and it did! I think I also had more than three cups of sauerkraut. Read my disclosure policy. If you make this recipe, I’d love to see pics of your creations on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! I altered the recipe in several subtle ways: country ham instead of bacon; garbanzo beans instead of white beans; added 1/2 lb ground venison & 2 cups chopped kale [both of which were in the refrigerator and needed to be used in something! Thanks so much for sharing! . 3. I wish I had paid more attention. It was wonderful! Generally homemade sauerkraut works fine. Will have to be on the look out for a barrel cured sauerkraut. Hello Sean, I’m happy that you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing that you used vegeta for this recipe. Yay! "Unknown" serves the soup with Rye bread or rolls which is a great idea! I only used 1 potato but used double the white beans. I don’t eat meat so I add Bac’Unc ( vegetarian bits) to replace the bacon. If your cellar isn’t that cool, heat the sauerkraut just to simmering, pack in canning jars, seal, and process in a water bath 20 minutes for quarts, 15 minutes for pints. After talking my brood into trying it we didn’t have enough….Will make double the next time. My mom used to make this and I have made it numerous times over the years…..I have always started with the ham bone left over from Easter or Christmas – simmer it in water for a few hours with onion a carrot and some celery leaves. You’re welcome Karmen, please let me know what you think! Thanks for sharing your great review Tracey! Also I am a Czech so I was intrigued that it was a Slovak recipe. Sauerkraut soup. Tuna, Egg, Chicken, or Potato Salad Addition. I imagine your home smells so good right now! Rice – long grain white rice is perfect in soups. Hi Jacqueline, if using jarred sauerkraut, I would still do “triple rinsed & drained” or it might overwhelm the flavors of the soup. This sounds so good right now. I tried so many of them and they all turn out great. Thanks for sharing this recipe . I used my home made sauerkraut, some home canned chicken stock and carrots out of my garden. I made a large pot of this soup and my fiancé absolutely loved it, and told me to only make this soup from now on. That’s awesome!! Our readers have reported great results using sausage and kielbasa. Comments make my day! New England Clam Chowder Recipe . I would chop the sauerkraut next time so it's not as stringy. Thank you so much for sharing this with me!! Also very yummy. Hi Morgan, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. If you try it out, let me know how you like it . Barley would really be delicious and the soup! Add sliced carrots, potatoes, 1/4 cup quinoa (if using), 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. Can I drain and use that? Ingredients: sauerkraut, garlic, black pepper, caraway seeds, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaves, dried mushrooms, onion, apples, pork, sausage, red pepper, paprika, sour cream Prep Time: 1 hour Please see the new kapustnica recipe.The new pictures are much nicer! That’s so great! Add 1 tablespoon (15ml) cold water and stir to form a slurry. While we are talking about delicious soups, why not try this delicious Cabbage Beef Soup.. 4 Best Appetizers and Dip Recipes made Using Sauerkraut. Ok, so I finally got around to making this soup and it is absolutely fantastic. It sounds tasty.I want to ask a couple of questions.Do you have a recipe for pork shoulder and sauerkraut? That’s so awesome! This sauerkraut soup recipe, 'kapusniak' in Polish, is one of the heartiest soups I know.Sharp, peppery and warming, it is a great dish to make during colder months. sounds elegant. I have been looking for more Ukrainian recipes and soup recipes and this is great combination of them both! You’re welcome Teresa! Serve with toasted rye bread …… presto magic soup that fills the house with such a delicious fragrance that makes everyone run to the table when you announce “Soups On”!!! I followed the recipe and did rinse and drain the Kraut 3 times but, it seems quite sour. :))). I hope you love this recipe, Mary! Added some Caraway seed and a diced up apple upon the second time of using the kielbasa instead of bacon. It was so simple to make and surprisingly delicious (initially skeptical about the taste). If you experiment, let me know how it goes! Have some kraut left from Reuben Sandwiches, so making this tonight! if you have some cabbage, toss that in too. I'm so glad you liked it! I'm so glad you liked it! I added a small bag of mixed vegetables and more seasonings. It’s beautiful! Thank you for your recipe! #sothankful ? Thanks for letting me know! I’m so happy you enjoyed the soup. its so interesting how everyones version of “kapusnyak” is different from Ukraine! I substituted polish sausage for the bacon and it was delicious. I love Sauerkraut and the tang it gives to this soup is great. I didn’t have any bacon so I cubed a fair amount of smoked ham, and followed your recipe to the tee……so delicious ! I only have black and great northern beans on hand and figured they would overpower so I cooked chickpeas and also added frozen corn for a sweet addition. Strain the stock from the bones etc and add a couple of cut up potatos, carrots and celery adding the sour kraut to the soup at the end. That sounds lovely! I am also Ukrainian and I am loving your site. Maybe caramelized onions? I did also add 1/2 cup of extra cheese. She taught me to mix a tablespoon of flour in about 2 tablespoons of sour cream then mix in some broth from the soup until smooth and add it right at the last few minutes to come to a quick short boil to enrich the soup. Thanks a bunch , Ahhh! They’re on the (long) list of things to post. Enjoy! It sounds similar to how I make borscht. Turn heat to medium high, then cook stirring often until broth begins to thicken. I have recently went back to my roots in the kitchen, Hi Natashia, yes, you would still want to rinse, otherwise it will be too sour. Thank you for the recipe. Polish sauerkraut soup recipe. We are truly blessed to live in the US! This recipe was inspired by one of my readers, Oksana, who shared her recipe for sauerkraut soup and bean soup with me. Perfect for a chili day. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know what you think! Recently made your soup & thought it was delicious! Thank you so much! I’m going to try tour soup. 1. Excellent!! , 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 oz bacon, chopped 1 stick celery, finely diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 3 medium (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/3″ thick pieces 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed, optional  2-3 cups sauerkraut, triple rinsed & drained (we use 3 cups or about 2 lbs) 8 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups water, or to taste 1 (15 oz can) white beans (click to learn how to cook your own beans) Salt, Pepper and Mrs. Oh yeah, a dijon mustard and crouton garnish? Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. Was thinking next time serving toasted rye bread or rye rolls! My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. To make the soup, I grabbed each, tossed them in a pot with sliced potatoes and 30 minutes later I had a great thick soup. Natasha, Thanks for all the fail-proof recipes My Grandmother made a sauerkraut soup with sliced kielbasa and milk added (it was a white soup), that was so delicious my husband would have two big bowls, and (you know) that was before the borscht and chicken noodle soup. I just don’t know. Thanks for sharing your fantastic review! Then I take it out and pop it in the slow cooker just before I leave for work in the morning.” Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you ladies for generously sharing your delicious recipes! This sounds truly good. It’s hearty, filling and will warm your belly.