Potato and Sauerkraut Soup

 Potato and Sauerkraut Soup

Time 50 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

6-7 medium size potatoes. cut it into small chunks

1 (15 ounce) can/jar sauerkraut. drained

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced

1 - 2 ribs of celery, peeled and chopped

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1 bay leaf, 5 pepper corns and a sprig of thyme or rosemary tied in a small piece of cheesecloth

Note: If you have Juniper Berries in your cupboard, then add a couple to the above blend

salt and pepper to taste

2 - 3 Tbsps. sour cream

1 lb. Polish kielbasa, cut into chunks

1 Tbsp. vinegar

Parsley for garnish

Directions

Place onions, garlic and celery into the saucepan with a splash of oil and sauté over low heat until onions are light golden in colour but do not brown.

Add enough water to cover the potatoes with salt and bouquet garni

Allow to cook for 15 minutes then add sauerkraut and Polish kielbasa.

Cook for at least 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are soft.

Add sour cream, pepper and vinegar if needed.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Note: If you are not familiar with the term "bouquet garni" it is a bundle of herbs tied into a piece of cheesecloth. This is done so that you taste the essence of the herbs without actually consuming the seeds, stems or leave