World Flavors Cookbook

Kapustnica (Sauerkraut Soup)

Name: Kapustnica (Sauerkraut Soup)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Slovakia
Ingredients: 500g sauerkraut, 300g smoked meat (sausage, ribs), 100g dried mushrooms (soaked), 2 onions, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp caraway seeds, sour cream for serving

A rich, tangy, and smoky sauerkraut soup that is an essential part of the Slovak Christmas Eve dinner.

Cuisine: Slovakia

Ingredients

500g sauerkraut, 300g smoked meat (sausage, ribs), 100g dried mushrooms (soaked), 2 onions, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp caraway seeds, sour cream for serving

Instructions

1. Sauté onions and garlic in a large pot. Add paprika and caraway. 2. Add sauerkraut (with juice), smoked meat, and mushrooms. 3. Cover with water and simmer for at least 1.5 hours until the meat is tender. 4. Remove the meat, dice it, and return to the pot. 5. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and fresh bread.