Christmas sauerkraut soup
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Why I Love This Recipe
Traditional Slovakian soup served on Christmas Eve
Ingredients You'll Need
1 package of sauerkraut (not the one in can)
Cubed smoked ham
Smoked pork or turkey kielbasa
Spicy sausage - pork or turkey
Garlic
Dry or fresh mushrooms
Whole black pepper
Salt, paprika
Bay leaves
1/2 cup of barley
Sour cream if desired
Directions
Rinse the sauerkraut in cold water, if you want the soup to be less sour
Add to soup pot
Add water
Add ham cubes
Add kielbasa cut into bite pieces
Cut the sausage to about 1 inch size and add to soup
Add garlic
Whole pepper, salt, paprika
Add couple bay leaves
Bring to boil, the lower the heat and simmer for 45-50 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of barley and cook 10 more minutes. Serve with crusty bread.