Delicious and easy 30 minute meal! Perfect for weeknight lunch or dinner and the sauerkraut adds a surprising touch of flavor in this German inspired soup.
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! I love the cool days, leaves falling off trees and cozy nights snuggled under the covers.
October just flew by this year, but there’s still time to celebrate with an Oktoberfest themed meal! I’d love to visit Munich, Germany someday to attend Oktoberfest.
How fun would that be?
I come from a pretty large German family. My grandparents and great grandparents spoke German more than English in their homes.
I grew up eating tons of German inspired foods and I still love them to this day.
Any time there was a potluck or family gathering, you’d always find either kielbasa and sauerkraut or pork chops and sauerkraut in a slow cooker somewhere. Those two meals were also served for dinner on a semi regular basis.
Total German Minnesotan comfort food at it’s finest!
INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups milk
1- 14 ounce Polska Kielbasa, halved and sliced
1 1/2 cups cooked diced potatoes
1 cup sauerkraut
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onions and saute for about five minutes, until tender.
Add flour, stirring until completely combined. Cook for one minute, then add the chicken broth and milk.
Turn heat to medium high, then cook stirring often until broth begins to thicken.
Reduce heat to medium then add kielbasa, diced potatoes, sauerkraut and parsley. Simmer for five minutes, then add shredded cheddar.
Stir to combine and remove from heat. Serve sprinkled with black pepper.