🇵🇱 Poland recipe

Kapu\u{015B}niak

A robust, soul-warming Polish sauerkraut soup that has sustained generations through harsh winters. Tangy sauerkraut is simmered with meaty pork ribs, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables into a thick, hearty soup with a pleasant sourness balanced by the richness of the pork. This is everyday Polish home cooking at its finest, simple, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 15 mins
Serves6
Difficultyeasy
Kapu\u{015B}niak, a Poland dish

Ingredients

  • 500g sauerkraut, drained (reserve the juice)
  • 500g meaty pork spare ribs, cut into individual ribs
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5cm cubes
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1.5 liters water or pork broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 whole allspice berries
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
  • Sour cream for serving

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
240
Protein
12 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
10 g

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