Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup

Monday 24 July 2017



 On Sundays the crock pot is my best friend. I know that, with only a tiny bit of forethought and preparation on Saturday evening,  I can just pop a few ingredients into my slow cooker early in the morning.
 
This way by the time we get home from church a delicious dinner will be waiting for us. Always a good thing.


Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup


And it doesn't have to be anything fancy either.  Delicious and sustaining is all it needs to be and this soup is exactly that.  

Delicious and sustaining. Did I mention it was delicious?  Let me tell you again. Delicious.

Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup


All you need is a jar of sauerkraut, some fresh veg, stock, tomato puree and a bit of smoked sausage and you have the makings of a deliciously simple dinner. 

In fact you could not get much easier than this. (or tastier!) Have I told you how delicious it is yet?

Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup


I always have smoked sausage in the house, but I am sure even hot dogs would work, or scraps of ham, or even bacon.  

Anything smoky . . . this is so simple to do and so flavourful . . .

Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup

Another thing I love about it is that cooking it doesn't heat up my whole kitchen.  That's a bonus in the summertime, and lets face it, there are days when you want more to eat than a salad or some other cold coalition . . . when you want something a tiny bit heartier. 

Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup

This tasty soup fits the bill on all counts. Hearty and economical.  Delicious.  You can't get much better than that.  Simple ingredients put together in a simple and easy way. I have never had anyone turn a bowl of this down.


*Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup*
Serves 8
 
This is a delicious soup which is easy to make and leaves the kitchen cool and your hands to get on with other things.  It makes a perfect supper when served with some crusty rolls. 

1 pound smoked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large onions peeled and chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch coins
generous litre of chicken stocks (5 cups)
680g jar of sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and drained again (2 pound can or bag, 32ounces)
170g tomato puree (6 ounces tomato paste)

Combine all of the ingredients in a large slow cooker, stirring to mix well together.   Cover and cook on high for two hours and then low for 6 to 8 hours.  Check to make sure the vegetables are tender.  If not you may need to cook it a while longer. Spoon into heated bowls to serve.


Crockpot Sauerkraut Soup

Another plus for us is the leftovers that are so easy to reheat the day after.  This is one of those things that the leftovers, if anything, taste even better!  This is so delicious it might even turn the most ardent sauerkraut hater into a lover of the same.  I hope you will give it a go!  It also makes a great midweek supper!  Bon Appetit!

2 comments

  1. Must be good!I love soups..only make gazpacho in summer..you know how long our soup season is:)

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    1. Its really good Monique, you'll have to bookmark it for winter! Can you believe I have made many many bowls of gazpacho, but never eaten it myself. It was a favourite with the Manor crowd! xo

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