Simple Bratwurst Soup
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Simple Bratwurst Soup
Description
Simple Bratwurst Soup uses sausage meat crumbled and browned to develop a crisp edge, then balanced by sautéed onions, carrots, and celery. Minced garlic adds background depth. Potatoes simmer in beef broth and water until tender, soaking in savory flavors. The soup's texture mixes tender vegetables, soft potatoes, and sausage with a light broth that carries mild seasoning adjusted at the end.
The soup delivers a straightforward savory experience, ideal for a filling meal that is adaptable to various bratwurst brands or seasonings. It is practical to serve with bread or alongside other dishes.
Notes indicate typical servings for 4-6 people and mention possibilities to adjust seasoning using specialty salts. The recipe advises using a full package of bratwurst weighing about 500g or around one pound, providing a guideline for sausage quantity.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound bratwurst sausage
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium carrot peeled & chopped
- 3 ticks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 large russet potato peeled & diced
- salt to taste, see note
- black pepper to taste, see note
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a soup pot or Dutch oven. Take the sausage meat out of the casings and crumble it into the pot. Cook it, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausages start to brown/crisp up (about 8-10 minutes).
- Spoon out the excess fat, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons in there.
- Stir in the onions, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes or so.
- Stir in the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds, then add the broth, water, and potatoes.
- Increase the heat to high. Bring the soup to a boil, then cover the pot with the lid slightly open and reduce the heat so it's simmering. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and veggies are tender.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- The recipe yields 4 to 6 servings depending on portion size and any side dishes like bread.
- Any bratwurst around one pound works; use full packages common in your region.
- Season salt or specialty seasoning blends can be used as an alternative to regular salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1274mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3493IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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