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German Sauerkraut Soup

By: Linda Dembroski  
"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"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 - 1 cup servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 896 | Total Fat: 72.2g | Cholesterol: 186mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by KDSTAPLETON 
I couldn't believe it when I saw this recipe! I grew up on the stuff and have been craving it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by NANASHIKOIBITO 
One word -- biohazard. This soup lacked in body, flavor, and balance all of which are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by SALLY HERRON 
We served this to start a German themed meal. Everyone loved it! It was fairly easy to make,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by BOBBIANN123 
Very good! Even my husband and 8 yr old son loved it....and didn't complain about left-overs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Donna B 
After reading other reviews that stated this soup seemed bland I made a few changes. First, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2004 by BEESIS 
The soup was a little too watery and even with the sour cream, lacked something. It does have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by POOHGIRL 
Tasted just like I used to eat when I was a kid. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Marianne 
I so wanted to give a good review, but it's still sitting in my refridgerator. I can't bring... MORE

 
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