GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP

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This German New Year's soup contains pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the new year. It's wonderful with fresh warm bread. This recipe has been a family tradition for forty years

Provided by Linda Dembroski

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 smoked ham hocks
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 quarts water
1 pound sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
½ pound bacon, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautee onion and garlic until tender; set aside. Put ham hocks, onion, garlic and water into a stockpot, season with pepper to taste, cover and bring to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir the sauerkraut and beans into the soup. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon into the stockpot, reserving drippings. Stir flour into the bacon drippings to make a roux. Stir the roux into the soup. Continue to simmer the soup until thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 186.3 mg, Fat 68.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 873 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Bamikole Sesan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut.


Kalule Joseph
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves sauerkraut.


Malik Madushan
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This soup is very filling and satisfying. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Latanya Humphries
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I love the addition of the apples and caraway seeds. They give the soup a unique and flavorful twist.


Budy Soso
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Jorge Martinez Delgado
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a store-bought sauerkraut that was already quite salty. Next time, I'll try making my own sauerkraut.


Javan Kiamani
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This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Shuvo Sarker
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Magaby Aguilar
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making it again.


Charlotte Williams
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This soup is very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut.


Sonu Niyanshu
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially like the addition of the smoked sausage. It gives the soup a nice smoky flavor.


Anjoy Dorcus
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This soup was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a very good soup.


Nd Arif
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always a delicious and satisfying meal.


Apu Paul
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This German sauerkraut soup is a delicious and hearty meal! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the soup is very filling. I especially love the addition of the apples and caraway seeds. They give the soup a unique and flavorful twist.