Sore Loser'S Polish Sausage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1 c. coarsely chopped yellow onions
6 c. beef broth or water
1 (12 oz.) can beer
1 (1 lb.) pkg. fresh sauerkraut or 1 (16 oz.) can sauerkraut
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, torn into pieces
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1 lb. smoked kielbasa (Polish sausage), thinly sliced
2 c. cubed potatoes

Preparation

Film a heavy Dutch oven or stockpot with bacon drippings.
Add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, beer, sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
(Don't add salt. There's plenty in the sauerkraut and broth.)
Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 45 minutes to 1 hour.