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A warm soup is always a good choice, so of course, you need a long list of favorites on hand at all times. This Ultimate Sauerkraut Soup will end up in your top five in no time. The flavorful broth and tender veggies are so heartwarming and fulfilling, and well, they're just so good! So, next time you are looking to add another soup to your collection, Ultimate Sauerkraut Soup will be your top-tier answer. It will seriously "bowl" you over!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces bacon, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/3-inch-thick pieces
- 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed, optional
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups sauerkraut, triple rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans
- 1 bay leaf
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- Dash™ Original Seasoning Blend, to taste
- fresh bread, to taste, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil.
Step 2 -Add the bacon to the oil and sauté until crispy.
Step 3 -Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Step 4 -Add the celery and the onion to the bacon drippings left in the pot, and sauté until they are softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the carrots, the potatoes, the quinoa, the chicken broth, and the water to the veggie mixture, and bring to a boil.
Step 6 -Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
Step 7 -Add the sauerkraut, 1/2 of the bacon, the white beans (including their juice), and the bay leaf to the soup mixture and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 8 -Add the salt, the black pepper, and the seasoning blend to the soup and cook, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
Step 9 -Serve the soup in bowls topped with the remaining bacon, adding the bread on the side.

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