Bean Potato And Sauerkraut Soup Recipes

RUSSIAN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In large pot saute onions in oil.
• Add potatoes and beans; cook for about 3 minutes
• Add stock to prevent scorching.
• Add remaining stock, lower heat and cook for about an hour.
• Combine flour and sour cream.
• Add to hot stew by spoonfuls; stir to blend.
• Add sauerkraut and dill.
• Cook for about ten more minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SAUERKRAUT AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the kidney beans to a boil in a large pot with plenty of salted water.
• Remove from the heat, cover and set aside for 1 hour.
• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat, season the pork well with salt and pepper and sear on all sides, working in batches if necessary, and remove the meat when it is browned.
• Add the sage, parsley, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes before returning it to the casserole.
• Drain the beans and add them to the casserole with the stock and the sauerkraut and bring to a simmer.
• Cook the mixture slowly for 45 minutes, or until the pork is very tender and the beans are cooked through.
• Slowly sprinkle the polenta over the stew and stir constantly for 10 minutes, or until the polenta has expanded.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.