old country sauerkraut soup

How To Make old country sauerkraut soup

• Step 1
  Chop the sausage coursely by hand or in a food processor.
• Step 2
  Transfer the chopped sausage and onion to a deep pan and saute over medium heat until the sausage is lightly browned and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Step 3
  In a small bowl, combine the flour, thyme, and pepper. Add to the sausage and brown all together until the mixture bubbles up, about 5 mnutes.
• Step 4
  Add the milk and half and half gradually, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to bubble again, about 5 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add the sauerkraut and its juice and bring to a boil. The mixture will continue to thicken. Taste for tartness and add lemon juice, if desired. Also can add salt to taste.
• Step 6
  Add parsley and serve immediately with some hot buttered pumpernickel bread.
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