🍲 German Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Sausage
Ingredients:
– 500g German sauerkraut.
– 300g smoked sausage, sliced.
– 2 potatoes, chopped.
– 2 carrots, chopped.
– 1 onion, chopped.
– 2 cloves of garlic.
– 2 tablespoons oil or butter.
– 1 liter chicken broth.
– 1 bay leaf.
– ½ teaspoon black pepper.
– ½ teaspoon paprika.
– Salt to taste.
– Parsley for garnish.
*Preparation Method:*
1. Heat the oil in a pot, then add the onion and sauté until softened.
2. Add the garlic and smoked sausage, stirring until lightly browned.
3. Add the carrots, potatoes, and sauerkraut, and mix the ingredients well.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, then add the bay leaf, black pepper, and paprika.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Taste the soup and adjust the salt as needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with a little parsley and accompanied by fresh bread.
*Tip:* If the sauerkraut is very sour, give it a quick rinse with water before adding it.
*Bon appétit! ❤️*