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.

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Questions

What is Bratwurstsuppe?

A comforting German soup featuring sliced bratwurst, tender potatoes, and cabbage cooked in a caraway broth. This reference files it under German soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Bratwurstsuppe?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (15 minutes): "Pour in 4 cups beef broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender."

What temperature does Bratwurstsuppe cook at?

Step 2 reads: "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." That is about 70 C.

Can I make Bratwurstsuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bratwurstsuppe 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 many calories are in Bratwurstsuppe?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 18 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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