Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup - Cook It Recipes

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: bacon

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add diced potatoes and carrots, cooking for 3-4 minutes

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil

Add sauerkraut, bay leaves, and black pepper

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender

Slice smoked sausage and add to the pot

Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat sausage through

Remove bay leaves before serving

Garnish with fresh dill before serving

Cooking Techniques

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