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Cozy Crockpot Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Soup: Easy & Hearty

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A warm, tangy, and hearty slow cooker soup made with smoked kielbasa, sauerkraut, and potatoes. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for cold nights and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds or half-moons
  • 1 lb (450g) sauerkraut, drained but not rinsed
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for serving, optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving, optional)
  • Crusty bread or rye bread (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Slice the kielbasa into rounds about 1/2-inch thick. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into roughly equal-sized pieces. Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks (about 1-inch cubes). Mince the garlic.
  2. Layer the ingredients in the crockpot: Place the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the drained sauerkraut on top, then the sliced kielbasa. Sprinkle the minced garlic, caraway seeds (if using), and black pepper over everything. Tuck the bay leaf into the mixture.
  3. Add the broth: Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients. Give everything a gentle stir to combine.
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf and discard. Stir the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh dill or parsley and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For best flavor, don’t rinse the sauerkraut. Layer dense vegetables on the bottom of the crockpot. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking. The soup tastes even better the next day. For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream during the last 30 minutes.

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Keywords: crockpot kielbasa soup, sauerkraut soup, slow cooker soup, hearty soup, winter soup, easy dinner, kielbasa and sauerkraut

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