Kapusniak
Kapusniak is a hearty and budget-friendly soup made with sauerkraut, vegetables, and pork. It's the perfect warm and cozy bowl for winter!
Servings: 10 1.5 cups each
Calories: 327kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. pork short ribs or pork side ribs $5.98
- 12 cups water $0.00
- 3 bay leaves $0.45
- 2 slices bacon* $0.80
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped $0.37
- 2 large carrots, chopped $0.29
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (2" cubes) $1.19
- 4 cups sauerkraut (or one 28oz. jar) $1.74
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste) $0.05
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper $0.03
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill (optional) $0.27
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the pork ribs, water, and bay leaves. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat a large skillet over medium heat and saute the bacon for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and carrots, and saute for another 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the bacon and vegetables aside.
- Remove the pork ribs from the pot, place them on a plate, and set them aside. Add the sauteed veggies, potatoes, garlic, sauerkraut, salt, and pepper to the pot with the broth. Bring to a boil and then cook on low heat covered for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Meanwhile, cut the cooled meat into small pieces. Add the chopped meat to the soup, stir, discard the bay leaves and adjust the salt to taste.
- Serve the soup hot with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of rye bread or baguette for dipping.
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Notes
*If you do not have bacon, you can use 1 Tbsp olive oil to cook the vegetables.
*Store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 728mg | Fiber: 6g