Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

1. Chicken broth - 2 ½ quarts
2. Sauerkraut, chopped - 1 (32 ounce) package
3. Dried forest mushroom blend - 2 cups
4. Black peppercorns - 6
5. Bay leaves - 4 large
6. Salt to taste - 4 large
7. Hungarian style dry paprika sausage - ¾ pound
8. Smoked ham - ¾ pound
9. Chopped pitted prunes - ¾ cup
10. Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
11. Onion, finely chopped - 1 large
12. All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
13. Sweet Hungarian paprika - 2 teaspoons
14. Water - 1 cup
15. Sour cream - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

1. Stage

Combine broth, sauerkraut, dried mushrooms, peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt in a large stockpot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add whole sausage links and ham slice; simmer for 1 hour. Add prunes and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Transfer sausage and ham to a plate. Remove and discard bay leaves.

3. Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add water and stir with a fork until no lumps remain. Bring to a boil, then cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, cut sausage and ham into cubes.

5. Stage

Pour thickened liquid into the stockpot, then stir in sausage and ham. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Stage

Ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream.