Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

This Slovak sauerkraut soup made with mildly spiced sausage, smoked ham, and sweet prunes is often served at Christmas.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 5 mins
Total Time
2 hr 20 mins
Calories
386 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine broth, sauerkraut, dried mushrooms, peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt in a large stockpot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add whole sausage links and ham slice; simmer for 1 hour. Add prunes and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer sausage and ham to a plate. Remove and discard bay leaves.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add water and stir with a fork until no lumps remain. Bring to a boil, then cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cut sausage and ham into cubes.
Step 5
Pour thickened liquid into the stockpot, then stir in sausage and ham. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 4 large bay leaves
  • 1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, chopped
  • 2 cups dried forest mushroom blend
  • 0.75 cup chopped pitted prunes
  • 2.5 quarts chicken broth
  • 0.75 pound Hungarian style dry paprika sausage
  • 0.75 pound smoked ham

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