Slow Cooked Sauerkraut Soup

9/25/2007

1 medium potato, peeled

1 pound smoked kielbasa cut into -inch cubes

1 32-ounce can or bag sauerkraut (rinsed and drained

4 cups broth

1 10-ounce can mushroom soup

1 cup cubed cooked chicken

2 medium carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoon dried dill weed

teaspoon pepper

3 to 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

In a slow cooker combine all ingredients except bacon. Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours. Garnish soup bowl with crumbled bacon bits.

Yield: 12 servings

Source: Ohio Farmers Union Ohio Flavors Recipe Contest, Sandra Wise of Sandusky County