Kapustnica has got to be one of my favorits. The “click to learn” hyperlink isn’t available. Winner! Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. Do you have suggestions on how to turn this into a slow-cooked meal? it is a wonderful healthy Subscribe to the newsletter. , How do you prep the raw white beans? Drain some of the sour juice off if needed. I also got your message and removed the last name. A couple of cooking notes: I used uncured bacon (to avoid the nitrites and all that stuff), and find that it renders fat really well – better than regular bacon. Ingredients: sauerkraut, garlic, black pepper, caraway seeds, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaves, dried mushrooms, onion, apples, pork, sausage, red pepper, paprika, sour cream. Thank you for such a nice review Lexie and you are welcome . Tento recept je riadne hlupy. I respect the effort, but please proof read and edit your information before posting it online. Keep the potatoes. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst. They are a good source of potassium and if you are concerned about weight gain my doctor says no bread or pasta but yes on potatoes. Discarding them after soup is cooked? My mother and grand mother made the soup using parsnitnia ( caramelized onions,flour,garlic, ) sour kraut juice, boiled to taste (sourness) after soup is done drop in eggs (pouched)and serve in bowl over potatoes,green split peas. Love the recipe! of the soup is the only name that co She taught me to mix a tablespoon of flour in about 2 tablespoons of sour cream then mix in some broth from the soup until smooth and add it right at the last few minutes to come to a quick short boil to enrich the soup. I like a “clear soup” and add cut meat back in at the end. Kapustnica is by far my favorite Slovak dish. I especially love it sprinkled over the top. the soup tastie. Mix the thick sour cream available in US stores with about an equal amount of milk. Added a little Vegeta instead of salt and turned out amazing! instant small barley to cok as Perfect for a chili day. While cooking the last turkey, I threw all the carrots, onions and celery in the oven at the same time, chopped and froze them. I’d love to know how you like it with those changes Kelly!! Yes, Fasting on Christmas Eve was our tradition too. : Artisanal kraut is naturally fermented to promote good digestive health, a great source of vitamin C available in gusseted pouches and glass jars. I am now searching for recipes to continue the tradition with my children. Yukah Soup (sauerkraut soup) She used to buy a packet of wide noodles that were cut into squares. Just one of many many mistakes Jenny, about that cabbage stew you made. We are having no luck with my wife’s grandma’s recipe for kielbasa soup. We met in WI, you were judging kolaches, and I was judging queen candidates. Mačanka is eaten by soaking pieces of bread in it. Place the bratwurst in a 5-qt. Saute until softened and golden (5 min). I’m on my second bowl at the moment and I’m still not sure. Thank you so much for sharing that with me Jan! Put all meat into pot, just cover with ½ water & ½ chicken broth and simmer for 45min to 1 hour. Thank you for the great review, Sam! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). We are practically neighbors! Sometimes it’s topped with melted butter. Second, last night I just created a fabulous sausage and cabbage stew, really because I didn’t have time to cook my corned beef and cabbage for my 90-year old friend. For your Edification, the people that inhabit that region of northeast Slovakia, Southeast Poland, the Transcarpatian Ukraine, northwestern Romania, and parts of Croatian Slavonia and Serbian Banat are the ethnic Carpatho-Rusyn people. FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook! Add chopped bacon and sautee until browned then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 min. Place brats in buns; using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture. chop up the already cooked dry BEEF? Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. I can’t wait to make this. its a variation of the sauerkraut soup, and im surprised to find anyone else who knows about it. Soup was very delicious! Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork With Pineapple 8 hrs Ratings. This recipe includes pineapple, bell peppers, and a tasty soy sauce and ginger sauce. We have added pork steak to it also which was our family recipe from Poland yummy…. Hi Grace, I haven’t tried this sauerkraut soup with beef broth but I imagine it would work well. Oh I use a jar that looked like it had 3 cups and I dumped it in brine and all! Thanks. Thank you for sharing that with us! I’ll definitely have to make it soon. you for ones time due to this fantastic read!! Brings back memories… I follow the recipe as written and it turns out delicious every time. I think I also had more than three cups of sauerkraut. 3-4 containers of dried mushrooms (any grocery store) Maybe caramelized onions? You’re welcome, Edwina! Add about a liter of water. This sounds delicious! Baked Ribs and Sauerkraut is an easy no-fuss recipe that our family loves. Learn more... Natasha's top tips to unleash your inner chef! beef stock to mr an sk You will NEVER get the exact recipe your mom or grandma did, unless you get it from them. That’s so awesome! The first few paragraphs describe this yukah soup and also it’s variant, mačanka. My husband will sometimes add canned mushrooms if he wants it as a snack/meal to go with some dark rye bread. You’re welcome Teresa! It is made with sauerkraut, dried mushrooms, ribs, barley, cottage ham, kielbasa. I grew up eating them and desperately want to find some authentic recipes. 2. There are many recipes, variations but essentially same as what you cooked. Thanks for sharing this recipe . Then Add your Peas and cook for one hour. (I made both white and red, and there’s only so many times you can have sweet-sour red cabbage w-bacon. On Twitter or Facebook? My mother and I have been asked to cook-up some sauerkraut recipes again at a Babi’s Kitchen event in Iowa. We are also working on site redesign and calorie count is on the list as well so stay tuned . […] of the more complicated recipes on our site with a Czech translation that describes how to make a Slovak Sauerkraut soup (Kapustnica). It has a long shelf life and a distinctive sour flavour, both of which result from the lactic acid formed when the bacteria ferment the sugars in the cabbage leaves. soak them in abbt 1 1/2 cups of boil But outside of that very good. This soup is delicious. I could have put more quinoa in as well but I wasn’t sure my family would like it that way. I am of Polish and Slovak ancestry. This blog is powered by WordPress and HeatMap Adsense Theme, Welcome to SlovakCooking.com, website dedicated to traditional Slovak recipes and home-made cooking of our grandparents. I see that maybe 95% of the posts here mention dried mushrooms. You’re welcome Luda :). Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven (here’s the one I use). I’m glad to hear how much everyone loves the recipe. Hope you enjoy!! I like it tart. I don’t have any more mushroom juice to add to it. This is going to be great. http://dobruchut.azet.sk/recept/5818/fotorecept-kapustova-polievka-zo-sladkej-kapusty-s-klobaskou-a-mliekom/. There is a variation (my mom used to do it) to use some barley to make is more “substantial” I like it more clear and that’s a way I do it. Looks amazing!! Sorry for not being too much help to you, especially when you don’t know what you are looking for. #sothankful ? mushrooms and add them to mixture Thats the recipe!! On Christmas, this soup is typically followed by fried fish with potato salad, and then by a variety of Christmas “cookies”. I wish I had paid more attention. a pinch of caraway se.salt and This post may contain affiliate links. I’m happy you enjoy the recipe! Emily, caramelized onions sounds great . The sauerkraut gives it a lovely texture and zing and the bacon provides a subtle smokiness. The sapraska Will make this a very thick soup. I didn’t have any bacon so I cubed a fair amount of smoked ham, and followed your recipe to the tee……so delicious ! Hi Skip, it could be the type of sauerkraut – some brands are significantly tangier. My Latvian grandmother made it with barley instead of potatoes, but the rest looks similar. Gramutz (Lithuanian) made this with beef shank, canned tomatoes, etc. She used to brown spareribs, and then made soup with sauer We love your soups. If you are short on time and need dinner reader in less than 30 minutes, the Crock-Pot Express is your go-to appliance. And you even made it into a one pot meal. Yum, can’t wait. I hope you enjoy the recipe, please let me know what you think! My mother makes a similar recipe, only she makes it with just pork and kielbasa (sometimes hot dogs too) and potatoes. ?Excellent with fresh crusty bread. My grandma made yukah at christmas also. Hi Morgan, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Sounds like the perfect comfort food soup. pepper to taste.- ad This is also one of our favorites during the cold winter months. There were no tomatoes or carrots in it. It snowed today in Minnesota so it was perfect for the weather. A few differences in recipe. Anyway, thanks for bringing this up. In the end a lot of wasted money on specialty ingredients. Directions. We used to make one with meat and sour cream and call it “zabijackova” – since it was made usually when pigs were slaughtered – similar to segedinky gulas. sauerkraut), is inexpensive, available all year round and valued for its nutrition … Irene, thank you for such a nice review, I’m glad you both liked it . Turns out, I have plenty to learn as well!! 4 links fresh kielbasa Welcome to my kitchen! Otherwise, I used your recipe and it was good. You’re so sweet. Great suggestion Jeff, thanks for sharing! The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory bacon and earthy caraway is deliciously irresistible! are you supposed to add sour cream at the end? Add sliced carrots, potatoes, 1/4 cup quinoa (if using), 8 cups broth and 2 cups water. all it listed was ingredients!! I think the added sweetness helps. etc. its so interesting how everyones version of “kapusnyak” is different from Ukraine! Thermal processing of foods is only one of many ways of food preservation. You might try cooking slightly longer to cook out the tanginess. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Pat! If I come up with something great, I will be sure to share it. Thank you ladies for generously sharing your delicious recipes! I don’t think this word is used outside of eastern Slovakia, at least I have never heard it. Polish sauerkraut soup recipe. thick. 2 Freestyle points per cup! bayleaf, crushed cumin salt, red paprika (you can buy it in hungarian or polish shops). I think next time I might use kielbasa instead of bacon, and also use a tablespoon of the sauerkraut juice. V kapuste varím údené kosti, nedám bujón a zahusťujem ju zápražkou. I’m glad to hear the recipe was a great success! Depending on the sausage you use, you may want to brown it a bit to improve the taste. Have you tried this in a slow cooker? That’s awesome! 1 jar Bicks sauerkraut, rinse lightly to taste Absolutely love this… I changed the bacon for smoked kielbasa and I added a pinch of white pepper instead of the black. This recipe looks awesome. This recipe sounds close to what grandma made for Christmas Eve. My father was Czech. Cover mixture(the sauerkraut and mushrooms) with water. Connect with us. Here’s the link if you want to try it. When i was a kid, i thought i was having a heart attack. Thanks so much for sharing. I made some sauerkraut and I am so excited to try this after looking around. kraut (I think), potatoes and onions. Thank you! They also fry the sauage before cooknig it – not my style. (Maybe some spices, can’t remeber now) Cook all toghether. don’t forget to add that ham that you put in the food processer. What if I have made my own homeade sauerkraut? Add 2-3 cups of well rinsed and drained sauerkraut and half of cooked bacon (I keep some for garnish), white beans with their juice, and 1 bay leaf and continue to cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 min). Basic recipe. After talking my brood into trying it we didn’t have enough….Will make double the next time. My Slovak wife makes this, too, but she peels, cores, and slices some small apples rather than using whole apples. I added a large tablespoon of brown sugar, not sure why brown, it just seemed the right choice. Yay! Hi Lynn, the only thing I can think of like that is our Okroshka summer soup which is a cold soup. Prefer email? Now I’m wishing I had this simmering away on the stove! -kes a difference- but your name Yes, it has a name and it’s don frequently in Slovakia. My pleasure Mace, I’m glad you love the recipe! We found an article (in Slovak) talking about Christmas traditions in eastern Slovakia. Tips & Tricks for Making This Quick Sauerkraut Recipe. Hi Catherine, if using jarred sauerkraut, I would still do “triple rinsed & drained” or it might overwhelm the flavors of the soup. I’m happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the recipes Lilia! Would it be just as good from homemade sauerkraut? I tried so many of them and they all turn out great. and add to(4 pints / or 1000ml / 1L of whipping cream) If you experiment, let me know how it goes! I like how you made it with bacon and beans instead of sausage. Her comment, “DELICIOUS!!! 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms sliced (Put into soup pot) It was also inspired by Rachel Ray’s Ham, Bean and Bacon Soup. It really is; weird, but good. I hope you enjoy this soup! Serve with fresh crusty bread. So great to hear that, Tommy. want. I make it a few times a year but there is no Christmas without Kapustnica. Love your soup!by any chance do you know the calories? as for the meat we don’t add the smoked sausage on Christmas eve, however next day when we are re-heating the soup we cut some sausage and add it to the soup before re-heatingto make it taste better. Hi David, the onions will more or less dissolve into the soup, but the apples will stay fairly whole. My Ukrainian grandmother made hers differently from this recipe but, to answer your question, at the end what she added was NOT sour cream but rather what she called zaprashka which was onions cooked in butter for a long time over a very low flame; never browned. Please see the new kapustnica recipe. I have searched forever now and I could not find any other recipes, or the proper spelling for it. THANK’S SO MUCH-MIRO I’lldo that,does paperika belong to this rescipe? Hi Natasha, this recipe sounds FANTASTIC!!! The only meat that could be eaten on Christmas Eve was fish, and that’s why fried fish has become Slovak Christmas dinner meal. about 1 lb of cremini mushrooms + Enjoy reading all the comments – my mother was full blooded slovak and always made christmas soup. Nikdy ju však nezahusťujeme smotanou ako Ľuboš, to by bol potom segedínsky guláš. It’s really delicious and rightfully very popular. ]; seasoned with 1 tsp each of paprika & tumeric instead of Mrs Dash. Since your recipe made a large amount, I gave my sister some. Please see the new sauerkraut soup (kapustnica) recipe for better photos and to leave a comment. Is this what you were looking for? I hope you enjoy it! Add finely chopped celery and onion. sorry to hear about the family, most of mine is gone as well. We have made Lasagna Soup in our Crock-Pot before and now we present you dear readers with this fantastic recipe for Lasagna soup made in your Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker!. I wanted to make something “different” with sauerkraut (not just bake with sausages…) and had not heard of sauerkraut soup, but kapustnyak is absolutely delicious! I haven’t tried it in a slow cooker because it doesn’t require a very long cook time. When I need a quick answer though; I have used Caloriecount.com (their recipe analyzer is free). What are you doing with the Whole Apples and Onion you added according to the Pictures? I can’t wait to hear your feedback! Do you have such a recipe, or the expert that you are, concoct one that makes sense? ər k r aʊ t /; German: [ˈzaʊɐˌkʁaʊt] (), lit. Like this one I’d love to use my crock pot. Grandmas cooking at it’s finest! Thanks for sharing your great review Tracey! We are truly blessed to live in the US! My mom used to make this and I have made it numerous times over the years…..I have always started with the ham bone left over from Easter or Christmas – simmer it in water for a few hours with onion a carrot and some celery leaves. I made my own and it’s too salty which is why I want to use it for soup, but thinking rinsing may get rid of some of that sour fermentation? To keep the sodium in check in this healthy recipe, we use fresh cabbage and save the sauerkraut for a deliciously salty-sour garnish. every part of it and i also have you book marked to check out new information in your site. That is very similar to how we make it too. My family loves. But I did want for just a teensy bit more tang). Adding kielbasa or other meats would probably be good but I like it the way it is. Hi! My husband said he can picture himself coming in the house on a snowy day after shoveling the driveway, and eating a big bowl of it. My pleasure Nina! Oh hello!!! About the same tartness as lemonade. Add 5 prunes which are key for flavor and add spices (only black pepper) is needed. Let me know. Will make for dinner tonight. Place ribs on top of sauerkraut and sprinkle heavily with salt and pepper, if desired. If you do not have any chicken stock, it is ok to just use water, but the flavor won’t be as good. Thanks for a great recipe! )I drain the juice first and save to drink later-being homemade it’s not so awfully sour as store-bought kraut. I don’t eat meat so I add Bac’Unc ( vegetarian bits) to replace the bacon. It is the main ingredient in Kapusnica, a traditional Christmas […]. Oh this is so perfect! I make the most simple salad there is from the sauerkraut, and it never fails, i think many people do it this way. Unexpectedly delicious. Thank you for that wonderful feedback, Barbara! Next add the mixture to the soup, and cook for about a minute. Can you even imagine not being able to go to the grocery store and buy broccoli or lettuce in the winter? I made this soup yesterday based solely on all the good reviews. I did not know that! -ach in your own plate after What can I do??? Hi, Catherine, yes that would work fine to use store-bought sauerkraut. Barley would really be delicious and the soup! apple, caraway, onion, sauerkraut, sausage. Have a great day! Thanks Leigh! dont put any flour in it. My family loves, loves, loves this soup. Anyone out there have a recipe like that? Enjoy with a slice of rye bread. Listed the following, Keibasa, Pork, Fresh Pork, 1 c barley, mushrooms, sauerkraut, tomato juice. Could I use the homemade sauerkraut from your recipes? Some pork shoulder, some smoked meat (smoked hocks “nozicky” or knees “kolienka”), and some smoked ham. My Mom is looking down from heaven and smiling. She called it Yuha. Our readers have reported great results using sausage and kielbasa. Add the oil. "sour cabbage") is finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. Thank you for this recipe! Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 min. With clean hands, squeeze cabbage until it … The the sapraska. Hi Jacqueline, if using jarred sauerkraut, I would still do “triple rinsed & drained” or it might overwhelm the flavors of the soup. Kapustnica is by far my favorite Slovak dish. I have never bought Mrs.Dash before so I found a recipe and mixed it up for this. Cook until millet seed thickens the soup and the millet seed is tender about 30 min. Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese or your favorite toppings. It was a treat . Fun to read all the comments. I hope you loved it too because it sounds like there will be alot of sauerkraut soup in your future. I love anything with sauerkraut. just saute don’t drain the sauerkraut! . Natasha, Thanks for all the fail-proof recipes My Grandmother made a sauerkraut soup with sliced kielbasa and milk added (it was a white soup), that was so delicious my husband would have two big bowls, and (you know) that was before the borscht and chicken noodle soup. Ja som zvyknutá na kapustnicu na tento spôsob. Christmas and Holiday Meals, Recipes, Soup Recipes, Tags: Sauerkraut is a source of a variety of nutrients including dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, iron, potassium, copper and manganese. We never had meat in the soup, Christmas Eve was a “fasting night”. Our soup consisted of ground dried brown mushrooms, onions, butter, sauerkraut and thickened with a flour paste at the end. 2-3 table spoons of plain flour Sweet and Sour Pork With Pineapple 40 mins I thought the soup would be tangy-er than it was (maybe it’s my sauerkraut, dunno. **”Add more water if needed and let cook for about 20 minutes. Have that at your Christmas dinner…….. it will all go very quickly. Can’t wait to enjoy it. Storing and Reheating Leftovers Yum. Lubos, It’s my pleasure Mace! And if I did would I have to rinse it? direct. It looks wonderful. I didn’t know what to expect, but I’ve made it several times now and it’s a definite keeper! We also put a spoonful of mashed potatoes on each serving. As I said, there is a plenty of variation how to make this soup in this thread. Good addition to the recipe, thanks for sharing that with us! I have just started eating sauerkraut as I have heard that is supposed to be good for gut health. meal. Or does it not matter? I'm Natasha Kravchuk. . It’s beautiful! Thank you for the wonderful review! I substituted polish sausage for the bacon and it was delicious. Delicious – thanks for the recipe! Hi Kate, I don’t have a recipe like that – I have some braised cabbage recipes that might be similar to what you are serving for. Add more water if needed and let cook for about 20 minutes. Potom sa da kapusta, huby a ochuti sa. It is so good. Also add some crushed red pepper and paprika. . Here is my opinion: Disgusting combination of sauerkraut and pork led to a greasy soup that was also very very - yes - sour. Their Carpatho-Rusyn language was codified in 1995 as a Separate East Slavic language. . 20 g dried plums If we made a vegetarian version with vegetable stock or water we added dried mushrooms we pre-soaked in hot water for a while first- and added the mushroom soaking liquid. Thank you so much for sharing your great review . ; If you don’t like caraway seeds, it’s ok, just leave them off. I was delighted to find these recipes, as it’s a way to use up the kraut. Looking forward to trying it? I’ve talked to Slovaks that still will not include meat in this meal — and others who do. I just made my mushroom/sauerkraut soup and it is too sour. I contacted some friends and relatives, and it turns out that jucha (pronounced yoocha, where the ch is as in Loch), is the word for sauerkraut juice. It would be interesting to hear from any Slovaks reading this about whether or not they use meat on Stedry Vecer. If you experiment, let me know how it goes! That’s just awesome!! https://housewifehowtos.com/cook/recipe-make-your-own-mrs-dash-season-salt-and-old-bay/ I always have a jar of Cook’s Pantry sauerkraut in the fridge, so that makes it even easier! Add sauerkraut, mushroom liquid, and add back in water or chicken broth to make up what was lost during cooking. Thank you for a great recipe. This was a very flavorful dish sweet and sour combined. Find thousands of tested recipes, menus, cooking shortcuts, dinner ideas, family meals, and more at Recipe Are Perfects Sounds so nice with the rainy weather we’re having. ½ – ¾ cup millet seed (health food store) Thanks for following and sharing your review! Saute until softened and golden (5 min). This recipe for Kapustnyak sounds like a hearty meal. It’s thickened with flour or sour cream. we called yuHa soup. Zemiaky ale varím zvlášť v kastróliku, lebo sa v kapuste neuvaria. Beef isn’t listed in this recipe nor is beef a traditional ingredient. Can I use canned or jarred sauerkraut in this recipe? Hello Edna, quinoa is an optional ingredient but I haven’t tried rice yet to advise. I might double the white beans. Oh my, that was wonderful. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. really? Thank you for your recipe! I’m so happy you enjoyed the soup. I used my home made sauerkraut, some home canned chicken stock and carrots out of my garden. Hashtag them #natashaskitchen. Strain the stock from the bones etc and add a couple of cut up potatos, carrots and celery adding the sour kraut to the soup at the end. Looks absolutely delicious. I’m so happy to hear that, Brenda!! We just squeeze any juice out of it, (rinse if too sour), then add pinch of salt (optional, we don’t always do this step), pinch of sugar (or more if you’re making for a crowd), sliced onion (red or yellow), and a very high quality sunflower oil from European stores. I know I wasn't a fan as a kid but it's grown on me over the years. Simmer on slow heat all day…….. you do not have to add the cream. This is the tradition in my household too. 1. , 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 oz bacon, chopped 1 stick celery, finely diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 3 medium (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/3″ thick pieces 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed, optional  2-3 cups sauerkraut, triple rinsed & drained (we use 3 cups or about 2 lbs) 8 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups water, or to taste 1 (15 oz can) white beans (click to learn how to cook your own beans) Salt, Pepper and Mrs. This version with meat in it would be more popular for New Years Eve dinner. It was awesome! she used smoked ribs and smoked keilbasa. You’re welcome Karmen, please let me know what you think! Perfect soup for the cold, rainy day!!! I haven’t tried it in a slow cooker because it doesn’t require a very long cook time. My husband and I enjoyed leftovers for several days. Same in our family. Pressure Cooker Easy Lasagna Soup. !” At first she wasn’t sure what the small circles were but after telling her, she had initially thought that it was quinoa. Take out meat and set aside. It’s on the stove now and smells delicious . Just a few of the many many question this recipe creates. If you can’t find it here you indeed need to go to a source, and please when you find it post it here . handful of dried mushrooms (Porcini) If you do an experiment please share with us how it goes. It’s very good! That’s so great! Tried this last night and I loved it. It was sour and she just called it Ukrainian cabbage soup. Does anyone know how to make Buchta, the slovak old fashioned veal loaf for sandwiches? I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Andrew, thanks for pointing that out. Hi! I start with boiling a meat, and I use at least 3 kind of pork meat. Thanks for sharing your helpful review with other readers!!! The kapustnica, both Christmas fasting type and regular kobasy/smoked pork hock or neck type are from what one of the other bloggers called “Eastern Slovakia, where the dialect is different, as are some of the dishes that do not appear in the rest of Slovakia”.