4 November, 2021

Kapusta

Name: Kapusta (Kapustnica) Sauerkraut & Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 110 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 2 Lb Bag Shredded Sauerkraut (Well Rinsed); 1 1/2 Lb Russet Potatos (Peeled & Cubed); 1 Pkg Polish Kielbasa (sausage 14oz); 1 Can Mushroom Pieces (8oz drained); 1 Medium Onion (Chopped); 3 Tbs Butter; 1 Tsp Salt; 2 Tbs Hungarian Paprika (Add at end); 12 Peppercorns (White or Black); 6 Bay Leaves

Posted in : Pork on November 4, 2021 by : MikeZ

Kapusta (Kapustnica) Sauerkraut & Potato Soup

Just the thing for a cold winter supper. Slovak in Origin but a favorite everywhere. My Polish Neighbor made this every Saturday. This is my own variation…

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine Eastern European, German

Keyword Favorite, Pork

Method Stove Top

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 50

Total Time 2 10

Equipment

Large Soup Pot
Small Frying Pan

INGREDIENTS

2 Lb Bag Shredded Sauerkraut - Well Rinsed
1 ½ Lb Russet Potatos - Peeled & Cubed
1 Pkg Polish Kielbasa - sausage 14oz
1 Can Mushroom Pieces - 8oz drained
1 Medium Onion - Chopped
3 Tbs Butter
1 Tsp Salt
2 Tbs Hungarian Paprika - Add at end
12 Peppercorns - White or Black
6 Bay Leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Thoroughly rinse Sauerkraut
Peel & cube Potatoes
Chop Onion and sauté in small frying pan with Butter until soft then put into large soup pot.
Slice Kielbasa into 1/2” slices and brown in frying pan with Butter left from Onions. Place into Soup Pot. Add Sauerkraut, Mushrooms & Potatoes plus just enough Water to cover.
Deglaze frying pan with dash of water and add to Pot.
Put Peppercorns and Bay leaves into a Cheesecloth bag, tie off and add to Pot.
Bring to Boil for 20 minutes
Reduce heat and Simmer, covered, for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are desired softness. (Some prefer potatoes to completely fall apart.)
10 minutes before it’s done, remove Spice Bag, add Paprika and stir well to blend in.