SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH BRATS ENJOY DAN:

SAUERKRAUT SOAP WITH FRANKS FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

22 cups chicken broth

5 (12 Oz) package John Morrell franks, cut into 1/2-inch slices

5 garlic cloves, minced

1 gallon sauerkraut

7 potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 onions, chopped

10 carrots, chopped

10 ribs celery, chopped

1/4-cider vinegar

1/4-cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons pepper

60 ounces tomato sauce

2 teaspoons EACH dried, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and caraway seed

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Pan Fry garlic and franks in a soup pot over medium-high heat and sautéed until golden brown.

2.    Add onions, carrots, and celery, sauté for 5 minutes.

3.   Add broth, sauerkraut and all other ingredients, bring to a boil.

4.   Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

ENJOY DAN:                        BON-APPETITE!!