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Kapusniak
Ukraine
Made when the sauerkraut barrel needed using up through winter. Its sharp, restorative flavour is beloved across Ukraine and Poland.
Ukrainian sauerkraut soup — tangy, warming and deeply savoury. Made with pork ribs, sauerkraut and root vegetables. The ideal cure for cold weather.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
310 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
400gpork ribs or pork belly
500gsauerkraut
3potatoes, diced
2carrots, sliced
1onion, diced
3tomatoes, diced
2bay leaves
dill and sour creamto serve
Method
1
Simmer pork ribs in water with bay for 60 minutes. Remove and shred.
2
Add sauerkraut, potato, carrot and onion to broth. Simmer 30 minutes.
3
Add tomato. Return pork to soup. Season.
4
Serve with sour cream and dill.
Chef's Tip
If the sauerkraut is very sour, rinse it briefly — you want tang but not overwhelming sourness.
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