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Sauerkraut And Bean Soup

What You Need:


1 cup dried pink beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons freshly rendered lard or bacon fat or oil ½ pound boneless pork butt, diced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped 2 quarts Beef Stock or use canned 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika 3 cups bottled sauerkraut, rinsed and drained Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste GARNISH ½ cup sour cream

How To Cook:

1. Place the beans in a 6-quart soup pot, add 3 cups of cold water, cover, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let sit for 1 hour.

2. In a frying pan add the lard and brown the pork. Add the garlic and onion; sautÃ© until the onion is tender. Drain the beans and return to the pot.

3. Add the pork mixture, Beef Stock, and paprika to the beans. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until the beans are tender.

4. Using a slotted spoon, remove about ¾ of the beans to a food processor or blender. Add about 1½ cups of the stock left in the pot to the beans and puree.

5. Return to the pot, adding the sauerkraut. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until the kraut is very tender. Add the salt and pepper, being generous with the pepper.

6. Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream.

To Serve: 6 - 8

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Cuisine » Europe » Hungary

Main Ingredient » Vegetables » Beans

Main Ingredient » Vegetables » Sauerkraut

Main Ingredient » Meat & Poultry » Pork

Dish » Soup



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