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Hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with smoked meat and herbs.
Rich sauerkraut bean soup with tender beans and smoked meat.

Hearty Bean and Sauerkraut Soup

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Soups
Beans and sauerkraut are a power couple. The earthy, creamy beans and fermented tang of the cabbage complement each other perfectly. Smoked meat adds depth, acting as the bridge between flavors. This soup warms you from the inside out.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 2 hrs
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak beans overnight. Drain.

Tip: Soaking speeds cooking and reduces bloating.
2 ✓

Sauté onion and garlic. Stir in spices and water.

Tip: Caraway aids digestion.
3 ✓

Add beans and meat. Simmer until beans are almost soft (60-90 mins).

Tip: Don't salt yet; meat is salty.
4 ✓

Add sauerkraut, cook 20-30 mins more.

Tip: Chop sauerkraut for easier eating.
5 ✓

Temper sour cream with hot soup, stir back in.

Tip: Prevents curdling.

Recipe FAQ

Why are beans hard?
You added acid (sauerkraut) too early. Acid stops beans softening.
Too salty?
Cook a potato in it to absorb salt, then discard.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Dried Beans
  • 10 oz Sauerkraut
  • 7 oz Smoked Ham Hock or Pork
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Caraway Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 6 cups Water