Sauerkraut Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. smoked Polish sausage, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
2 carrots, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
3 cans chicken broth
1 (32 oz.) can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 can tomato paste

Preparation

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Add sauerkraut and tomato paste; mix well.
Return to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes longer.
If a thinner soup is desired, add additional water or chicken broth.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.