Octoberfest Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb smoked sausage
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup coarsley chopped celery
• 1/4 cup coarsley chopped onion
• 1/4 cup coarsley chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Combine broths, celery, onion, green pepper and potato in large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Add dissolved cornstarch; cook and stir until soup thickens.

3. 3

   Cut sausage into quarters, lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4" pieces. Add sausage, cheese, sauerkraut, half and half and white pepper. Stir.

4. 4

   Continue heating until mixture is hot. DO NOT BOIL. Serve immediately.