Czech Sauerkraut Soup Zelňačka

Name: Czech Sauerkraut Soup Zelňačka
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup offrying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed); 1onion - peeled and chopped (large onion); 1 LB ofPolish kielbasa - diced (ideal dice size is about ½" *); 2 LB ofsauerkraut - drained and reserve liquid; 1 LB ofpotatoes of your choice - peeled and diced (optionally substitute with chili powder if you prefer a spicier flavo); 2 TBSP ofground paprika (optionally substitute partially or totally with chili powder for a spicier flavor); ¼ cup ofall-purpose flour; 4 cups ofchicken broth/stock (or vegetable broth*); reserved liquid from sauerkraut (optionally substitute with 1 cup of chicken broth if you prefer a less sour soup); 1 cup ofwater; 2 TBSP ofunsalted butter; 3 TBSP ofgranulated sugar; 2bay leaves; 2 TSP ofcaraway seeds - whole; ½ TSP ofallspice - ground; 1 TSP ofsalt (***); ½ TSP ofpepper - ideally freshly ground; 6 TBSP ofsour cream; 6 TSP ofparsley - finely chopped (adjust if needed)

6 servings

Vegetarian Diet, Czech Simmering

Sauerkraut soup is a very original-tasting soup that will exceed your expectations. The combination of paprika, flavors of kielbasa, potatoes, and the cream base is simply irresistible. It is simple and fast to prepare. If you like kielbasas or hot dogs, then you will find this soup being one of...

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November 18, 2023

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Ingredients:

Soup:

¼ cup of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed)
1 onion - peeled and chopped (large onion)
1 LB of Polish kielbasa - diced (ideal dice size is about ½" *)
2 LB of sauerkraut - drained and reserve liquid
1 LB of potatoes of your choice - peeled and diced (optionally substitute with chili powder if you prefer a spicier flavo)
2 TBSP of ground paprika (optionally substitute partially or totally with chili powder for a spicier flavor)
¼ cup of all-purpose flour
4 cups of chicken broth/stock (or vegetable broth*)
reserved liquid from sauerkraut (optionally substitute with 1 cup of chicken broth if you prefer a less sour soup)
1 cup of water
2 TBSP of unsalted butter
3 TBSP of granulated sugar
2 bay leaves
2 TSP of caraway seeds - whole
½ TSP of allspice - ground
1 TSP of salt (***)
½ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground

Optional final touch:

6 TBSP of sour cream
6 TSP of parsley - finely chopped (adjust if needed)

* Skip kielbasa and substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.

**This recipe assumes that you are working with a sodium-free broth (broth with no salt added). If you are working with broth that includes sodium, adjust the amount of salt based on your taste preference.

Tools:

1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Large Sauce Pan or Medium Pot (6QT)
1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula

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Rustic Bread or Baguettes

Directions:

1. Sauté Vegetables:

Let’s start the preparation of Czech Sauerkraut Soup Zelňačkaby sautéing the vegetables.

1.1. Preheat a medium pot on medium-high heat with ¼ cup of frying oil and add:

1 large onion – finely chopped

Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 3 – 4 minutes).

1.2. Add:

1 LB of Polish kielbasa – diced

Sauté for an additional 2 – 3 minutes with occasional stirring until the kielbasa releases some fat and gets partially seared.

1.3. Add:

2 LB sauerkraut – drained
1 LB of potatoes – diced

Sauté for an additional 2 minutes with constant stirring.

1.4. Then, dust with:

2 TBSP of paprika
¼ cup of all-purpose flour

Thoroughly stir together until nicely combined (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).

1.5. Then, dust with:

3 TBSP of All-Purpose flour

Thoroughly stir together until nicely combined (about 30 seconds).

Kitchen Guide

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation & Cutting

September 29, 2023

Fruit and vegetables are nutritious, full of vitamins, and are very flavorful. Even if you are not interested in gaining the health benefits or appreciate the initial taste, fruit and vegetables are often very important for creating a final flavor in many meals (creating important flavor elements). The following are ways to wash, peel, and cut your produce. In this section, I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones. In this section I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones.

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2. Simmering:

2.1. Add into the pot:

4 cups of chicken broth
Reserved liquid from sauerkraut
1 cup of water
2 TBSP of butter
3 TBSP of granulated sugar
2 dried bay leaves
2 TSP of caraway seeds – whole
½ TSP of ground Allspice
1 TSP of salt
½ TSP of ground pepper

Briefly stir and cover with a lid. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring.

2.2.

Lower the heat to medium and cook for 25 minutes with occasional stirring (or longer if potatoes are not fully cooked).

3. Finishing Phase of Czech Sauerkraut Soup Zelňačka:

3.1.

Remove the bay leaves.

3.2.

Optionally, add water or broth if the liquid evaporates more than it should and then cook for an additional 3 minutes.

3.3.

Taste and add salt and/or pepper if needed.

4. Serving Czech Sauerkraut Soup Zelňačka:

4.1.

Czech Sauerkraut Soup Zelňačka with a touch of sour cream and decorate with parsley.

4.2.

Pairs great with fresh bread of any kind.

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