Sauerkraut Soup

  • 5 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 lb sauerkraut, drained
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled, grated
  • 4 frankfurters, sliced on a slant
  • 1 1/2 qts beef stock
  • 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, minced
  • redwine
  • 1 cup baked ham, coarsely chopped
  • sourcream
  1. In a dutch oven fry the bacon until crisp.
  2. Add the onion and saute until tender.
  3. Add the potatoes and the sauerkraut.
  4. Stir in the beef broth and the tomato paste.
  5. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.  Stir in the dill.
  6. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to a simmer for 45 minutes.
  7. Add the ham and cook 10 minutes.
  8. Serve with a dollop of sourcream and a splash of red wine.
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