Frankfurter Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring frankfurters, potatoes, and sauerkraut in a rich paprika-spiced broth. This comforting dish is perfect for a cold day and comes together quickly with simple ingredients.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsfrankfurter, sliced into rounds
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 pcspotato, peeled and diced
- 300 gsauerkraut, drained
- 750 mlchicken broth
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 1 tbspsweet paprika
- 0.5 tspcaraway seed
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 cupsour cream
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic, sweet paprika, and caraway seed; cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the paprika, as it can become bitter.
- 4
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
About 2 min
- 5
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
About 3 min
- 6
Add the potato and sauerkraut to the pot.
About 1 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
About 18 min
- 8
Stir in the frankfurter and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, allowing them to heat through.
About 5 min
- 9
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sour cream until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adding sour cream off the heat prevents it from curdling.
- 10
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 11
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Keep it good
Store leftover Frankfurter soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.
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