PRESIDENT'S SOUP (SAUERKRAUT SOUP)

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When DH and I moved to his home village, the first person I made friends with was the wife of that smart guy who helped us tile the cellar. He invited us to his birthday party and I didn't do anything but talk to his wife and eat this soup - I just couldn't stop eating, it was so good! We met weekly since then, but it took years until I finally got the recipe. Great to make ahead for a party.

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 cups, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large onions
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 lbs ground beef
3 lbs sauerkraut
2/3 cup tomato paste
4 cups tomato juice
4 cups beef stock
paprika, to taste (sweet)
ground caraway, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
10 small pickled cucumbers
1 bunch parsley
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop onions, finely mince cloves.
  • In a large pot (big enough for the sauerkraut, beef and 8 cups of liquid) heat oil and saute onions and cloves until onions are translucent, then add the ground beef. Cook until done, mashing all lumps of meat thoroughly with a fork. There should not be big lumps of meat when it's done.
  • Pull the sauerkraut apart (don't dump it into the pot in a lump, or you will have burger soup with a giant sauerkraut dumpling) and add it to the meat in small portions. Immediately add tomato paste, tomato juice and beef stock. Mix well, then add one tablespoon pepper, paprika powder and caraway and some salt (depending on how salty the stock already is).
  • Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
  • Try the soup and add salt and spices to taste, then add Tabasco to taste.
  • Finely slice the cucumbers and add to soup, let simmer for five more minutes.
  • Finely chop the parsley.
  • Serve the soup in bowls, garnish with one dollop of sour cream and some parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Minu Rani
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nazrul lslam
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This soup is too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.


Jamerria Marsh
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I'm not sure I like the combination of flavors in this soup. The sauerkraut is a bit too tangy for my taste.


red brown omujagujagu
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal.


hajar ata
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Skullrillx_Online TM
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Usama shah313
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Nomi Murshid
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very hearty.


crawfish
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut.


Sofikul Isalm
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


Sana Munif
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the sauerkraut gives it a really nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakira Namawa
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. The sauerkraut adds a nice tang that really makes the soup pop.


Shah Alom
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This soup is easy to make and so flavorful. The sauerkraut gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rb Saha
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the sauerkraut adds a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


chironjit bala
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Tedla Makonnen
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This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I especially love the addition of sauerkraut, which gives it a unique and tangy flavor.