Great, simple recipe. I went a little more southern and used andouille plus previous poster Ms. Knapp's brilliant suggestion of pork neck bones-- gives more depth to the flavor.

By Kevin Fitzgerald on March 10, 2013

My mom used to make the very same soup when I was young but she used fresh polish sausage. cook meat skim off fat dice and add broth and meat to soup.Want to be really frugal user fresh pork neckbones.

By renee knapp on November 30, 2012

I think your a great cook, and as we get older things happen just change your diet intake and do strength training. But don't stop cooking, we make our own choices, and every thing good must be done in moderation.Just keep on moving Sista!

By Paula Foster on February 03, 2012

Fabulous! I made this yesterday and my husband and kids couldn't get enough! I even sent some over to my parents house and they both wanted to recipe! Thanks, Paula!

By Tessa Akins on January 25, 2012

I have this soup simmering right now, and the house smells heavenly! I can't wait to ladle up big bowls with crusty bread to dunk in it. Also, I used russet potatoes instead of red (because that's what I had), otherwise I made it exactly as written. Thanks, Paula!

By Angie on January 23, 2012

My family loved this soup. My husband says it deserves more than 5 stars. The only thing I did differently was used basil and oregano instead of dill.

By Anne on January 12, 2012

Hey Paula,, do you have a recipe for smoking a turkey, what would you put on it?? I looked all over your web page and could not find it. I love your recipes, I use them in a lot of my BBQ foods and others.

By brian on November 23, 2011

Smoked Sausage & Sauerkraut Soup-I cooked it last night and I give this receipe a five star, it is the best soup I have made, and its an easy recipe. I cooked it in a dutch pot instead of putting it in a slow cooker and in 3 hours it was done. Paula I just want to thank you for a great recipe, and it did not take long to do it. I love you and your show, and tell your mens I said hello and Paula keep up the good work, you are a great person.

By Ruby Baptist on November 09, 2011

WILL DEFINATELY TRY THIS RECIPE. I HAVE TRIED YOUR STUFFED PORK LOIN. THE STUFFING IS GRANNY SMITH APPLES,ONION,BREAD,CHICKEN BROTH,ECT.I HAVE PROBLEM WITH STUFF STAYING PACKED,AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG?

By LYLE ROBINSON on September 25, 2011

can't wait to try it my family loves saurkraut

By tracy mchugh on June 06, 2011

Very yummy! It does have a powerful sauerkraut taste if you forget to drain it. Oops! But my husband loved it still.

By Barbara on February 23, 2011

I hate when recipes say "1 Can." WHAT SIZE CAN?!

By Eric on January 19, 2011

These soups sound great; but, why dice? More flavor if vegies are chunked. Maybe I am just greedy, and want it all in a hurry.

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By Anonymous on January 28, 2010

This is an "American" version of Polish Bigos soup (Hunter's Stew). If you want to make this, I would suggest looking for an authenic Polish recipe.

By Anonymous on January 25, 2010