Sausage and Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T butter or ghee
• 8-10 ounces of sausage (see note)
• 1 cup chopped white onion
• 2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt 1 T of the butter in a...: Melt 1 T of the butter in a deep pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove...: Add the sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Add remaining 1 T of butter and onion...: Add remaining 1 T of butter and onion to the pot and cook until the onion is soft. Add sauerkraut and 1/2 cup of chicken stock and boil for about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn down heat slightly and add remaining stock....: Turn down heat slightly and add remaining stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and stir in cream and...: Remove from heat and stir in cream and mustard. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.

6. 6

   Return the soup to the pot and add...: Return the soup to the pot and add the sausage. Add more chicken stock to thin the soup if you think it's too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.