Bratwurst Soup

Bratwurst Soup

12 servings
This bratwurst soup with potatoes and beans is teeming with flavor, hearty, filling, and perfect for cold weather.

Ingredients

  • fresh bratwurst sausages
    5
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onions

    chopped

    2
  • carrots

    sliced

    4
  • ribs celery

    chopped

    4
  • chopped garlic
    2 tsp
  • cartons chicken broth
    2
  • can diced tomatoes
    1
  • chopped fresh basil
    1 c
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    ¼ c
  • ground thyme
    2 tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    ½ tsp
  • potatoes

    cut into cubes

    6
  • cans cannellini beans

    drained and rinsed

    2
  • spinach
    12 oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. 2

    Grill bratwursts until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool. Slice each bratwurst into 1/4-inch pieces.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, and celery in hot oil until onions are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Stir chicken broth, tomatoes, sliced bratwurst, basil, parsley, thyme, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Mix potatoes into bratwurst mixture, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are almost cooked through, 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir beans and spinach into pot; simmer until heated through and potatoes are done, 5 to 10 minutes.

Bratwurst Soup

Bratwurst Soup

4.7(86)80 min12 servings334 cal

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About this Recipe

When the chill sets in and you crave a meal that truly warms you from the inside out, this Bratwurst Soup is your ultimate comfort. Teeming with robust flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s the perfect antidote to a cold day, promising a deeply satisfying dinner.

What makes this soup so exceptional is the way the savory bratwurst infuses the entire pot, creating a rich and flavorful base that elevates every spoonful. Paired with tender potatoes and creamy cannellini beans, this recipe delivers a hearty, filling experience. The blend of fresh herbs like basil and flat-leaf parsley, along with a hint of cayenne, provides a complex, comforting profile that feels both familiar and exciting.

Expect a deeply satisfying bowl of soup where each bite offers a delightful mix of textures. You'll find succulent pieces of bratwurst mingling with soft, cubed potatoes and tender beans, all swimming in a savory, herb-infused broth. The vegetables—onions, carrots, celery, and spinach—add essential freshness and body without overpowering the star ingredients. This is a wonderfully hearty dish, designed to leave you feeling fully nourished and content.

While bratwurst is the star here, you can certainly make this recipe your own. Consider swapping cannellini beans for great northern or navy beans if that's what you have on hand. For a different green, kale could be used instead of spinach, though you might want to add it earlier in the cooking process to allow it to tenderize. Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of warmth.

This Bratwurst Soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or when you need a substantial meal to feed a crowd. Serve it with a crusty loaf of bread to soak up every last drop of the rich, flavorful broth.

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