Bavarian Kohlrabi Soup

This is an old-world approach to soup. It is an excellent comfort food. My grandmother used to add egg dumplings to the soup, but that is optional.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 79 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup sour cream, for topping
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• 4 carrots, grated
• 4 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover
• 3 large kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and grated
• 1 small head white cabbage, shredded
• 4 red bell peppers, grated
• 2 green bell peppers, grated
• ½ pound French-cut green beans
• 1 pinch Hungarian paprika, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine kohlrabi, cabbage, carrots, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, green beans, and parsley in a stockpot. Pour enough chicken broth over the vegetables to cover; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Top with sour cream and horseradish.