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polish sauerkraut soup

Polish Sauerkraut Soup

Delicious and hearty soup with pork, sauerkraut, potatoes and seasonings
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6+ cups water
  • 1-2 lbs pork spareribs or ribs
  • 1 whole onion peeled, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk for broth
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion minced
  • 1 carrot minced
  • 2 celery ribs minced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups sauerkraut with juices
  • 1/4 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried dill plus more for topping
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Add the water to a large pot and add the ribs , peeled whole onion, carrot and celery stalk. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 1-2 hours, until you can remove the meat from the bones.
  • Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer and shred the meat.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a stock pot and add the onion, carrot and celery along with a little salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are translucent. Add the strained broth, sauerkraut and juice, bay leaf, caraway seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, italian seaoning and dill. Simmer until the meat is full tender, then add the potatoes and simmer for another 20-30 minutes until they are also tender. Taste and season as needed.
  • Remove the bay leaf and spoon into bowls. Top with dollops of sour cream and more dried dill.
Keyword Lunch, Main Dish, Pork, Soup
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