Crock Pot Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille)
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)