Finnish Sauerkraut Soup Recipes

SAUERKRAUT SOUP RECIPE (KAPUSTNYAK)

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add chopped bacon and sautee until browned then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
• Add finely chopped celery and onion. Saute until softened and golden (5 min).
• Add sliced carrots, potatoes, 1/4 cup quinoa (if using), 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 min.
• Add 2-3 cups of well rinsed and drained sauerkraut and half of cooked bacon (I keep some for garnish), white beans with their juice, and 1 bay leaf and continue to cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 min). Season soup to taste (I added 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/2 tsp Mrs Dash). Serve with fresh crusty bread.

FINNISH SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. partially covered, for about 2 1/2 hours over medium-low heat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove allspice and bay leaves.
• When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and top with a spoonful of thick sour cream.

HAPANKAALIKEITTO (FINNISH SAUERKRAUT SOUP)

Steps:

• Place the beef cubes and ham bone in a large sauce pan with the sauerkraut, stock, and allspice.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 2 and 1/2 hours over medium-low heat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove allspice berries and bay leaves.
• When ready to serve, ladle into big bowls, top with a spoonful of thick sour cream, and take to the table with chunks of rye bread and a bowl of sour cream to pass around the table.

SAUERKRAUT SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Add sauerkraut and tomato paste; mix well. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer. If a thinner soup is desired, add additional water or chicken broth.