Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: A drizzle olive or vegetable oil; 4 ounces lean, smoky bacon, chopped; 12 ounces ham steak, 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 2 starchy potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 large fresh bay leaf; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; One 15-ounce can white or red kidney beans; Salt and pepper; A handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish; Rye or sourdough bread, to pass

Servings: persons

A drizzle olive or vegetable oil
4 ounces lean, smoky bacon, chopped
12 ounces ham steak, 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 starchy potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large fresh bay leaf
4 cups chicken stock
2 pounds sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
One 15-ounce can white or red kidney beans
Salt and pepper
A handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish
Rye or sourdough bread, to pass

1
Heat the oil in soup pot or Dutch oven.
2
Add the bacon and brown.
3
Remove the bacon, and reserve.
4
Add the ham and brown, then remove and reserve.
5
Melt in the butter, and add the garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots and bay leaf.
6
Partially cover and cook to soften, 10 minutes.
7
Add the stock, 2 cups water, the reserved ham and bacon, the sauerkraut and beans, and simmer until potatoes are cooked and soup flavor combines, 15 minutes more.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Cool completely and store for a make-ahead meal.
10
To serve, reheat over medium heat.
11
Add the parsley just before serving and pass bread at the table.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: A drizzle olive or vegetable oil, 4 ounces lean, smoky bacon, chopped, 12 ounces ham steak, 1/2-inch dice, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut 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.

Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup with Sauerkraut

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