This Slovak sauerkraut soup with smoked ham, mildly spiced sausage, and sweet prunes is often served at Christmas. Everyone who tries it is amazed at how good it is.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ quarts chicken broth
- 1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, chopped
- 2 cups dried forest mushroom blend
- 6 black peppercorns
- 4 large bay leaves
- salt to taste
- ¾ pound Hungarian style dry paprika sausage
- ¾ pound smoked ham
- ¾ cup chopped pitted prunes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sour cream
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Transfer sausage and ham to a plate. Remove and discard bay leaves.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saut? 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.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cut sausage and ham into cubes.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 386 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat10g | 51% |
Cholesterol53mg | 18% |
Sodium1326mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 22% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C28mg | 138% |
Calcium74mg | 6% |
Iron4mg | 23% |
Potassium495mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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