Kapustnica Soup
8 servings Slovak Kapustnica soup is a festive and very special sauerkraut soup with a lot of meat. There are many different versions based on the Slovakian region; my favorite one is with dried prunes, mushrooms, and a touch of cream, which I’m sharing with you in this recipe. But there are... Read more ... also other common versions with minimum ingredients in which the most important element is liver and is served with a whole potato. Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 18, 2024 2 h.2h.1/5 2 h. 2h. 1/5 Directions: 1. Sauté the Base of the Kapustnica Soup: Let’s start the preparation of Kapustnica Soup. 1.1. Preheat a medium pot on medium-high heat with ¼ cup of lard and add: 1 large onion – finely chopped Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 2 – 3 minutes). 1.2. Add: ½ LB of pork shoulder blade steak – diced And sauté until a light sear on the pork is reached (about 1 – 2 minutes). 1.3. Add: ½ LB of Polish kielbasa – sliced ½ LB of smoked ham – diced Sauté for an additional 2 – 3 minutes with occasional stirring until the kielbasa releases some fat and gets partially seared. 1.4. Add: 2 LB sauerkraut – drained Sauté for an additional 1 – 2 minutes with constant stirring. 1.5. Then, dust with: 2 TBSP of paprika Thoroughly stir together until nicely combined (about 30 seconds to 1 minute). 2. Simmering: 2.1. Add into the pot: 4 cups of chicken broth Reserve from the sauerkraut liquid 4 cups of water Optional: 1 cup of heavy cream ½ cup of prunes – sliced 8 OZ of mushrooms – sliced 5 cloves of garlic – grated 2 dried bay leaves 1 TSP of ground Allspice ½ TSP of ground pepper 1 TSP of salt Briefly stir and cover with a lid. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring. 2.2. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 90 minutes with occasional stirring. 3. Finishing Phase of Kapustnica Soup: 3.1. Remove the bay leaves. 3.2. Optionally, add water or broth if the liquid evaporates more than it should, and then cook for an additional 3 minutes. 3.3. Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed. 4. Serve Kapustnica Soup: 4.1. Serve with fresh bread of any kind. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USA Member since: 2023-02-02 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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