Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup Recipe

Name: Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, chopped; 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth; 6 black peppercorns; 4 bay leaves; salt to taste; 2 cups dried forest mushroom blend; 3/4 pound Hungarian style dry paprika sausage; 3/4 pound smoked ham; 3/4 cup chopped pitted prunes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 cup water; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, chopped
2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
6 black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
salt to taste
2 cups dried forest mushroom blend
3/4 pound Hungarian style dry paprika sausage
3/4 pound smoked ham
3/4 cup chopped pitted prunes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream

1
Place the sauerkraut, chicken broth, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt and mushrooms into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add the sausage and whole piece of ham. Let it simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add the prunes after the first hour.
2
Remove the meat from the soup, and set aside. Remove bay leaves, and discard.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and fry until clear. Sprinkle the flour and paprika over the onion; cook and stir for a minute. Gradually stir in the water with a fork so that no lumps form. Bring to a boil, and allow to thicken. Pour into the soup pot. Cube the sausage and ham, and stir into the soup. Bring to a boil, and cook for another 10 minutes.
4
To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.

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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 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, chopped, 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth, 6 black peppercorns, 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas 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.

Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

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