Kielbasa And Sauerkraut Soup (borsch, Borscht)

Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups chicken broth (swanson)
• 1 lb smoked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices and skillet fried till golden brown
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 16 ounces sauerkraut, lightly rinsed and well drained
• 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion (i like sweet onions)
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/4 cup vinegar or 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper or 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 12 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash onion powder

Recipe

• 1 pan fry garlic, and kielbasa until kielbasa is golden brown. in a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients.
• 2 cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• 3 **high altitude -- cook 6-8 hours.
• 4 tip: can be prepared in less time if veggies are pre-cooked in the microwave and onion is fried with kielbasa and garlic. just add all ingredients to a large pot and bring to a boil. simmer for an hour or so to blend flavors.
• 5 can double recipe and freeze extra in a zip-loc for a quick future meal.