Cozy Kielbasa and Sauerkraut Soup Recipe for Chilly Days - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams) kielbasa sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
• 4 cups (946 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups (473 milliliters) water
• 2 cups (473 milliliters) sauerkraut, drained
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)