{"id":602,"date":"2016-03-15T19:09:45","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T19:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2016-03-15T19:09:45","modified_gmt":"2016-03-15T19:09:45","slug":"kiss-the-cook-sauerkraut-in-creamy-chowder-offers-a-nice-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=602","title":{"rendered":"Kiss the Cook: Sauerkraut in creamy chowder offers a nice surprise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/sauerchowder.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-603\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-603\" src=\"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/sauerchowder-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"sauerchowder\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/sauerchowder-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/sauerchowder.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the weather still cool outside, it\u2019s a good time to share another soup recipe. Many years ago, I tried sauerkraut chowder at the Mifflinburg Oktoberfest. I like sauerkraut, but wasn\u2019t sure what to expect with it in a chowder. I was pleasantly surprised how good it tasted.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>After enjoying that first bowl of chowder, I began looking for a good recipe. I tried several before the recipe below became the top choice. It\u2019s very simple and easy to make. It\u2019s something you can make on a weeknight in less than an hour. I have made this recipe many times and have had numerous requests for me to share that recipe. So, here goes. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sauerkraut Chowder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prep Time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Ready in: 45 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Yields: 6 servings<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<p>4 large Russet potatoes<\/p>\n<p>1 medium sweet onion, chopped<\/p>\n<p>14-16 oz. package of sauerkraut<\/p>\n<p>10-12 oz. can of evaporated milk<\/p>\n<p>1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature<\/p>\n<p>1 lb. kielbasa , diced (I preferred smoked) (meat is optional though)<\/p>\n<p>Water<\/p>\n<p>Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<p>1. You can peel or leave the peel on the potatoes (your choice), cut potatoes into bite size pieces and place in a heavy stock pot, cover the potatoes with the water about 2-3 inches above the potatoes, add the chopped onion and boil uncovered until the potato pieces are fork tender.<\/p>\n<p>2. Once the potatoes are done, add the sauerkraut, evaporated milk and cream cheese, heat on medium heat, stirring frequently until all the cream cheese is melted and blended.<\/p>\n<p>3. At this stage, you can add the optional kielbasa<\/p>\n<p>4. Add salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n<p>5. Lower the heat and cover, simmering on low for 30 minutes, stir occasionally<\/p>\n<p>6. Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the weather still cool outside, it\u2019s a good time to share another soup recipe. 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