Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

Cook and stir smoked sausage and onion in a large saucepan over low heat until lightly browned about 15 minutes; stir in flour to coat the sausage and onion. Gradually stir in milk followed by half-and-half. Raise heat to medium and simmer the soup until thick about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme. Mix sauerkraut and its juice into the soup and cook just until sauerkraut is heated through 1 to 2 more minutes.