Tailgate in a Bowl - Bratwurst Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb bratwurst, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups beef broth, low salt
• 2 cups low-sodium V8 juice
• 1 (12 ounce) can light beer
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 white onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 russet potatoes, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (14 ounce) can sauerkraut, 14 oz undrained
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper