Polish Kraut Soup Recipe

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Polish Kraut Soup! A comforting broth brimming with tangy sauerkraut, savory kielbasa, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a delicious taste of Poland in under an hour.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 266.6 kcal
Protein 26g
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Ingredients for Polish Kraut Soup

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How to Make Polish Kraut Soup

  1. Chop 1 medium onion, 2 carrots (peeled or unpeeled), 2 celery stalks, and 1 lb kielbasa (sliced or diced).
  2. Gently squeeze excess liquid from 1 lb sauerkraut (do not rinse completely).
  3. In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tbsp beef bouillon paste), 1 tsp caraway seeds, 1 tsp marjoram, 1 bay leaf, and ½ tsp black pepper.
  4. Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, sauerkraut, and kielbasa to the boiling broth. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add 2 medium potatoes (scrubbed and quartered, skin on or off, your preference), and continue to simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

100 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

24g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Polish Kraut Soup?

Polish Kraut Soup takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Polish Kraut Soup?

Polish Kraut Soup has approximately 266.6 calories per serving, with about 26 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Polish Kraut Soup?

The key ingredients for Polish Kraut Soup are Water, Chicken Bouillon Cubes, Sauerkraut, Polish Kielbasa, Carrots, Yellow Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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