Bratwurstsuppe

Name: Bratwurstsuppe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh bratwurst sausages, sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 cups carrots, sliced; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 4 cups green cabbage, shredded; 4 cups beef broth; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A comforting German soup featuring sliced bratwurst, tender potatoes, and cabbage cooked in a caraway broth.

40 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh bratwurst sausages, sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
4 cups beef broth
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb sliced fresh bratwurst sausages and cook until browned and cooked through to 160°F, about 8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
3

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and 2 cups sliced carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 2 lbs cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Pour in 4 cups beef broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6

Return cooked bratwurst to the pot and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.

Questions

Can I make Bratwurstsuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Bratwurstsuppe keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Bratwurstsuppe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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