Sauerkraut Soup("Kapusniak") Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Soup("Kapusniak")
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. pork shanks, ham hocks or pigs feet; 1 qt. water; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 5 peppercorns; 1 sprig parsley or 1/4 tsp. dried parsley flakes; 2 c. meat broth, bouillon or meat stock; 8 to 12 oz. bacon or smoked link sausage; 1/4 c. raisins or 2 Tbsp. sugar (optional); 3 Tbsp. lard or margarine; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

2 lb. pork shanks, ham hocks or pigs feet
1 qt. water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
5 peppercorns
1 sprig parsley or 1/4 tsp. dried parsley flakes
2 c. meat broth, bouillon or meat stock
8 to 12 oz. bacon or smoked link sausage
1/4 c. raisins or 2 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
3 Tbsp. lard or margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Cook pork shanks in water in a 5-quart kettle for 20 minutes. Skim off foam.
2
Add onion, bay leaf, peppercorns and parsley. Cook about 45 minutes or until the meat is tender.
3
Remove meat from broth.
4
Strain broth; return to kettle.
5
Remove meat from bone; discard bone and skin.
6
Dice meat.
7
Rinse sauerkraut with cold water.
8
Drain.
9
Add diced meat, drained kraut, beef broth and if desired bacon and raisins to kettle.
10
Simmer 1 hour.
11
Mix lard and flour to a smooth paste; stir into simmering soup.
12
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.
13
Mix in salt and pepper. Serve with plain boiled potato dumplings if desired.

1784

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

139

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. pork shanks, ham hocks or pigs feet, 1 qt. water, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Soup("Kapusniak") 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.

Sauerkraut Soup("Kapusniak")

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