Family Meal (2 Adults and 2 Kids)

Sauerkraut Soup

with Smoked Ham
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Sauerkraut Soup

Sauerkraut Soup - Hearty, welcoming Russian cuisine

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Health Score:
74 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
Calories:
443
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Poultry sausages and pork chops replace the bacon used to make the hearty sauerkraut soup "Soljanka" in Russia. The lactic acid from sauerkraut and cucumber promotes a healthy intestinal flora.

The soup becomes a satisfying stew with 750 grams of potatoes: simply peel them, fry them with peppers and then cook them. By the way: You can easily freeze leftovers as a stock.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie443 cal.(21 %)
Protein25 g(26 %)
Fat20 g(17 %)
Carbohydrates37 g(25 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage12 g(40 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E5.8 mg(48 %)
Vitamin B₁0.6 mg(60 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin9.2 mg(77 %)
Vitamin B₆0.9 mg(64 %)
Folate55 μg(18 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin10.5 μg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.8 μg(27 %)
Vitamin C111 mg(117 %)
Potassium879 mg(22 %)
Calcium135 mg(14 %)
Magnesium110 mg(37 %)
Iron4.4 mg(29 %)
Iodine14 μg(7 %)
Zinc2.9 mg(36 %)
Saturated fatty acids8.6 g
Uric acid181 mg
Cholesterol81 mg
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
5 ozs Turkey sausage (Vienna)
7 ozs Smoked ham (boneless)
5 Pickle (about 75 grams, jarred)
1 red Bell pepper (about 200 grams)
1 yellow Bell pepper (about 200 grams)
1 Tbsp Canola oil
1 tsp ground paprika (sweet)
1 bay leaf
salt
14 ozs peeled Tomatoes (canned)
9 ozs mild Sauerkraut
peppers
¾ cup Sour cream (24% fat)
4 Whole Grain Rye Rolls (about 60 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
TomatoSauerkrautSour creamsalt
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Pot, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Can opener, 1 Large knife

Preparation steps

1.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 1

Cut the sausage into slices. Cube the ham and pickles.

2.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 2

Rinse the bell peppers, cut them in half and remove the seeds. Rinse the bell peppers again and cut into strips. 

3.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 3

Heat the oil in a pot. Sauté the peppers while stirring for 1-2 minutes and sprinkle with paprika.

4.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 4

Pour 500 ml (approximately 2 cups) of water into the pot with the peppers and add bay leaf and salt to taste.

5.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 5

Stir the tomatoes with a knife while still in the can, breaking them apart as much as possible. Add the tomatoes to the soup. 

6.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 6

Cut the sauerkraut into smaller pieces and add to the soup with the pickles, pickle juice and the ham. Bring the pot to a boil and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7.
Sauerkraut Soup preparation step 7

After 10 minutes, add the sausage to the soup. Season with salt, pepper and canola oil. If you would like, add 1 dollop of sour cream to each serving of the soup and serve with rolls.

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