German Pork and Kraut Soup Recipe

Name: German Pork and Kraut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice lean bacon, chopped; 12 oz. lean boneless pork, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; 1 lg. yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pkg. (16) refrigerated sauerkraut, undrained; 2 md. size potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1-3/4 cup lower sodium beef broth; 1 can (12) reduced calorie beer; 6 juniper berries (optional); 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed; 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream

Servings: persons

1 slice lean bacon, chopped
12 oz. lean boneless pork, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 lg. yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (16) refrigerated sauerkraut, undrained
2 md. size potatoes, peeled and chopped
1-3/4 cup lower sodium beef broth
1 can (12) reduced calorie beer
6 juniper berries (optional)
3 bay leaves
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream

1
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
2
Remove bacon, reserving drippings.
3
Drain the bacon on paper towels; set aside.
4
Add the pork, onion, and garlic to reserved drippings.
5
Cook over moderate heat until pork is browned and onion is tender.
6
Add the sauerkraut, potatoes, broth, beer, juniper berries (if using), bay leaves, paprika, fennel seeds, caraway seeds, and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until pork is tender.
9
Discard the bay leaves and juniper berries.
10
Serve soup with sour cream and bacon pieces.
11
Prep Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice lean bacon, chopped, 12 oz. lean boneless pork, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch cubes, 1 lg. yellow onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, German Pork and Kraut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

German Pork and Kraut Soup

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