# Polish Sauerkraut Soup (Kapuśniak)

- Servings: 1 pot
- Cuisine: German
- Category: Soup
- Diet: vegan
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- sausage, cooked
- leek, chopped
- onion, diced
- carrot, chopped
- garlic, minced
- spices
- sauerkraut
- apple, grated
- potato, cubed
- beans
- broth
- red wine
- bay leaf
- sour cream (optional)
- fresh dill (optional)

## Instructions

1. Cook the sausage in a pot until browned, then remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the chopped leeks, diced onions, carrots, and minced garlic in the same pot.
3. Add spices and sauerkraut to the pot and mix.
4. Add the grated apple and mix well.
5. Add water, cubed potatoes, beans, broth, and bay leaf to the pot.
6. Pour in a splash of red wine.
7. Slice the previously cooked sausage and return it to the pot.
8. Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill on top.

## Equipment

- large pot
- ladle
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board

## Tips

- Adding a grated apple is not traditional but adds a great flavor.
- Serve with toasted bread.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeUI-N4R2wK/?srtk=MXBxYmN6MmRpNHRzdQ==
- Creator: Julie & Amy
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3529dc19-b7b9-4d78-89d1-e13975b9d9ad
- Extracted: 2026-10-29

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