Sauerkraut Soup Recipe (Kapustnyak)

Name: Sauerkraut Soup Recipe (Kapustnyak)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 8 oz bacon (chopped); 1 stick celery (finely diced); 1 medium onion (finely diced); 2 medium carrots (thinly sliced); 3 medium (1 lb potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/3" thick pieces); 1/4 cup quinoa (rinsed, optional); 2 -3 cups sauerkraut (triple rinsed & drained (we use 3 cups or about 2 lbs)); 8 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water (or to taste); 1 15 oz can white beans (click to learn how to cook your own beans); 1 bay leaf; Salt (Pepper and Mrs. Dash seasoning, to taste)

This sauerkraut soup is a most unusual and delicious soup. The sauerkraut gives it a lovely texture and zing and the bacon provides a subtle smokiness. It's hearty, filling and will warm your belly.

⏱ 50 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 35min 📊 Medium 🍽 8 servings ⭐ 5.0 (202) 👁 8

Instructions

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.

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$3185.00

Per Serving
$398.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$6370.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (69% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
olive oil	1 tbsp	$21.00
bacon	8 oz	$1056.00
celery	1 stick	$51.00
onion	1 medium	$50.00
carrots	2 medium	$74.00
	3 medium	-
quinoa	0.25 cup	-
-3 cups sauerkraut	2	-
low sodium chicken broth	8 cups	$134.00
water	2 cups	-
can white beans	1 oz	$20.00
bay leaf	1	$1779.00
Salt	-	-