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Sauerkraut Meatball Soup

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"My Mom has been making this for years. It may not sound very good, but give it a try. It's delicious!" — AUNTYLENE

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, nutmeg and salt. If you are using white wine also add at this time. Using your hands shape mixture into small balls. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until brown; set aside.
In a large stock pot bring 3 quarts water and bouillon cubes to a boil.
In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until butter is melted and mixture is warm.
Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the flour to form a smooth paste. Then whisk the flour mixture into the remaining warm milk mixture in the saucepan.
Pour milk mixture into stock pot and then add sauerkraut and meat balls to soup. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 50 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 11, 2004

It turned out awesome---my brother & I boiled up some Bisquik dumplings on top of it for an excellent meal. I'll definitely make this again.

—SHELAGH420

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 10, 2011

I really really didn't like this soup. I was really disappointed to because I am a fan of sauerkraut and meatballs and thought I would love it. I couldn't even eat it. My family thought it was ok but said they definitely wouldn't want it again. There was something about the combination of the sweet cream taste and the sauerkraut that I felt didn't work.

—Samantha

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20 Ratings

Apr 19, 2011

This was delicious, a real keeper. I made it exactly as written. I think the person who gave this recipe 1 star may have used sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk, because this is not a sweet soup as written. They are 2 very different products.

—MYHORSENUTMEG

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Dec 21, 2005

Excellent! Simple to make, and endlessly customizable. I recommend serving it with some crusty rye bread for dipping, and shake some hot paprika over the top.

—Gator

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Oct 25, 2004

I really am not a big fan of kraut but I still liked this soup. My husband ate 4 bowls. I didn't have any boullion so I used canned chicken broth. I am adding this to New Years Day dinner along with the other traditional kraut dishes. Thanks for the recipe!

—Graden

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Apr 04, 2011

Even though I cheated and used frozen meatballs due to the lack of time, it was still AWESOME! Will have it again for sure!

—Littlepammie

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Jan 11, 2011

Made this recipe on Saturday for a progressive dinner that our art gallery was involved in. Got great reviews and requests for the recipe. Ate someof what was leftover on Sunday and it was even better. Had thoughts of usiing kiebasa instead of meatballs next tio\me I make it. Has become my favorite soup. Yum!!!

—Walter Cote

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Dec 30, 2007

Really very good! I was looking for ideas using ground venison instead of beef and this sounded perfect. I also used turnip kraut instead of the regular (sounds strange but delicious) and the soup turned out wonderful! It's always nice to find recipes that don't call for Cream of Soup! The meatballs could have used a little spice though...may add some black pepper to them next time.

—Emily Tisdale

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Nutrition

Calories
737 kcal
37%

Carbohydrates
36.6 g
12%

Cholesterol
137 mg
46%

Fat
52.5 g
81%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
28.6 g
57%

Sodium
2182 mg
87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sauerkraut Meatball Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 737
** Calories from Fat: 472

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 52.5g 81 %
** Saturated Fat 17.8g 89 %
** Cholesterol 137mg 46 %
** Sodium 2182mg 87 %
** Potassium 594mg 17 %
** Total Carbohydrates 36.6g 12 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
** Protein 28.6g 57 %
** Sugars 6.9g
** Vitamin A 18 %
** Vitamin C 15 %
** Calcium 26 %
** Iron 48 %
** Thiamin 38 %
** Niacin 104 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 49 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.