Czech Sauerkraut Soup

Indulge in the perfect comfort soup. This hearty and flavorful dish is packed with probiotics and wholesome ingredients that will leave your gut thanking you.

Course Soup

Cuisine Czech

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 249kcal

Author Tereza Taus

Equipment

Wooden spoon or spatula
Large Pot
Frying pan
Ladle

Ingredients

3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 bay leaves
1 large onion
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon ground caraway seeds
6 cups bone broth
4 cups white sauerkraut
2 sausages
oil or lard for frying
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Place sour cabbage and broth in a large pot.
4 cups white sauerkraut, 6 cups bone broth
Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add bay leaf, caraway seeds, and allspice.
2 bay leaves, ½ tsp ground caraway seeds, ½ tsp allspice
If your cabbage has been fermenting for a while, you only need to bring it to a boil before moving on with the recipe. If your sauerkraut hasn't been fermenting for very long (or if using and is still pretty crunchy, you will want to boil it for about 30mins to soften it up.
Add diced onion to a heated frying pan with oil or lard. Fry for a few minutes, then add the sausage. Fry for a few more minutes.
1 large onion, oil or lard for frying, 2 sausages
Sprinkle with flour while stirring to create 'roux' - a paste-like substance.
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Finally, sprinkle with sweet paprika. Mix thoroughly and let cool off.
2 tbsp sweet paprika
When cool, add this mixture to your soup pot. Stir thoroughly, and add a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
salt & pepper to taste
Serve with fresh bread and a dollop of sour cream.

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Notes

Tips:

Fermented Sauerkraut vs Fresh Cabbage

To gain the full gut-loving properties of this soup and to savor the full flavor profile, fermented sauerkraut is best. But, if in a pinch, you can use fresh cabbage too. Make sure to grate it finely, and massage it thoroughly with salt. It should start releasing liquid. Strain the liquid and add to your pot of broth. Make sure to adjust the cooking time.

Potatoes

This soup is delicious with or without potatoes. My original recipe does not include them. However, if you choose to add them in, make sure to boil them separately. They will never soften if you attempt to boil them with the cabbage and broth.

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