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How to Make Bratwurst Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bratwurst soup is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for the colder months of the year. This German-inspired soup features the rich and savory flavors of bratwurst sausage, along with a variety of vegetables and seasonings that come together to create a comforting and flavorful meal.

This soup is a great way to use up leftover bratwurst, or it can be made with fresh sausage for a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal. The combination of tender bratwurst, earthy vegetables, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 fresh bratwurst sausages
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 12 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill bratwursts until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool. Slice each bratwurst into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, and celery in hot oil until onions are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Stir chicken broth, tomatoes, sliced bratwurst, basil, parsley, thyme, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Mix potatoes into bratwurst mixture, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are almost cooked through, 15 minutes.
  • Stir beans and spinach into pot; simmer until heated through and potatoes are done, 5 to 10 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 1347mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 845mg

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    German recipes
    Sausage recipes
    Comfort food recipes