POLISH KIELBASA SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Polish Kielbasa Sauerkraut Soup image

Provided by Monica H

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 oz sauerkraut (1 can)
1 polish kielbasa (fully cooked), diced
6 potatoes, peeled and diced into small pieces
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 small carrot, grated
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/4 tsp marjoram
1/2 Tbsp vegeta (all - purpose seasoning)
1 Tbsp pepper
1 Tbsp hungarian paprika
salt to taste
sour cream dollops (garnish on top)
freshly chopped dill, chives and parsley for garnish)

Steps:

1. Sautee onions in pan with the butter until onions are tender (don't completely brown / carmelize them).
2. At the same time, in a pot, add potatoes and enough water to cover them about an inch over the tops of the potatoes.
3. Add onions to potatoes. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes. In the meantime, rinse and drain your sauerkraut.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot except for the optional ones and the salt-to-taste.
5. Add more water to just cover all the ingredients. Cover and let cook until potatoes are tender (about 20-25 minutes).
6. After potatoes are tender, turn off heat. Stir in salt-to-taste. Add extra pepper if you'd like.
7. When serving, garnish top with dollop of sour cream, freshly chopped dill and/or chives, and/or parsley. Eat this soup with some good buttered polish rye bread on the side!