Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Soup (Borsch, Borscht)

Name: Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Soup (Borsch, Borscht)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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 cider 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

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Recipe by wyojess

Filling soup with a little zing. My own special creation. 11-19-07: Ok, I'm adding "Borsch" to the title after my Russian friend told me that my recipe was very similar to the Borsch they eat back home. It is in no way authentic, but it is very good!

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READY IN: 5hrs 20mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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 cider 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

DIRECTIONS

Pan fry garlic, and kielbasa until kielbasa is golden brown. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
**High Altitude -- cook 6-8 hours.
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.
Can double recipe and freeze extra in a Zip-Loc for a quick future meal.