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Simple Bratwurst Soup
This bratwurst soup recipe is loaded with potatoes, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. It's simple to make, and you can definitely clean out the fridge with this recipe!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound bratwurst sausages
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled & chopped
- 3 ticks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 large Russet potatoes peeled & diced
- salt & 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.
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Notes
- Served 4-6 depending on how much people eat (and if you serve something like bread with it).
- Anything around a pound of sausages will work. Here in Canada Johnsonville brats come in 500g packages, so I will typically just use the whole pack.
- I love to season this soup with Tony's seasoning or seasoning salt vs. regular salt & pepper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1274mg
(53%)
Potassium
999mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3493IU
(70%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% 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.