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Sauerkraut Soup

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 ring of kielbasa sliced on the bias
  • 1 cup cooked chicken or pork chunked or cubed
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 potato peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 32 oz can of sauerkraut drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can of cream soup
  • ½ pound of fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery ribs sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dill weed
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Fry the bacon in skillet so it’s cooked well but not crispy, cut into small bite sized pieces.
  • Slice the kielbasa and brown in the greased skillet.
  • Brown the chicken in the skillet if it’s not already cooked.
  • Soften the onion in the skillet.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker
  • Add additional water to cover all ingredients
  • Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until the vegetables are tender – or in a stock pot in the oven at 250 for 5-6 hours.
  • Check seasoning, skim fat.
  • Serve with a splash of red wine vinegar and/or a spoonful of sour cream in the bowl.