Tailgate In A Bowl - Bratwurst Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb bratwurst, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups beef broth, low salt
• 2 cups low-sodium v8 juice
• 1 (12 ounce) can light beer
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 russet potatoes, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, 14 oz undrained
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 brown the bratwurst with the vegetable oil. the oil will be absorbed and some of the bratwurst will stick. this is ok.
• 2 after the bratwurst has been browned, de-glaze the plan with the can of beer.
• 3 add the remaining liquids and bring to a low boil.
• 4 add the rest of the ingriedents and reduce heat to a simmer.
• 5 simmer until the vegetables are tender.