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German Sauerkraut Soup

SUBMITTED 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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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

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.

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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

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by NANASHIKOIBITO

One word -- biohazard. This soup lacked in body, flavor, and balance all of which are... MORE

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

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

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

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by POOHGIRL

Tasted just like I used to eat when I was a kid. MORE

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