This one's made it to my permanent cookbook. I cooked it just as the recipe calls for and it turned out wonderfully! This makes a TON of soup - like 10-15 servings. You may want to cut it back if you aren't interested in freezing.
Delicious. Next time I'll add more sausage. Don't be afraid of that cayenne - it looks like a lot but it's just the right amount for this big quantity of soup.
Very good! Followed the recipe exactly except I did use leftover brats from the Beer Brats recipe by Zach here.I cut this down to 8 servings and it was plenty for six with some leftovers. It seemed it needed at bit more liquid so I put in a cup of white wine. Will make this again for sure.
Really hearty and full of vegetables! I had some left over sauerkraut so I threw that in too!
I made 1/2 recipe for my small family, using leftover brats (I had three). In the future, I would use at least one more brat for the 1/2 recipe. This is a very hearty soup. For a Paleo version, leave out the beans and sub turnips for potatoes. For an excellent Bratwurst Stew, omit the broth.
This was so good and flavorful that the whole family ate it up and loved it! Didn't have all the fresh herbs, so I just used dried ones & it worked just fine.
First of all, I was glad I read other reviews to know that this recipe makes a LOT of soup. I cut the recipe in half and even though I prepared it for a family gathering, was glad I did. I still had left-overs (which were delicious). Excellent recipe - my husband, brother and sister-in-law really liked it. I agree that grilling the brats brings that needed flavor to the soup. I wouldn't change a thing, and would definitely make this again. In the future I would consider using whatever vegetables I had on hand including cabbage. Five starts for sure!
Great recipe made it on a larger scale at my work at a cafeteria kids loved it!!
Day before grocery day so I used leftover marinara sauce and small amounts of every veggie in the crisper. Used 5 brats but halved amounts of everything else. Then added a can of beer as the cooking liquid and some leftover white beans. It all turned out so tasty that I am only sorry I will never have the same combination of ingredients again.
I made the dish exactly as directed. It is simple to make very hearty consistency and a large quantity. As for flavor it is OK but not special. It is very mild very watery and lacking any real distinct personality. I'd recommend significantly enhancing the flavor profile. Start by adding the basil at the very end after the spinach.
