Make this vegetarian or vegan. Or add to the heartiness with good beef broth and smoked sausage.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: Serves 4–6
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart (liter) beef or vegetable broth
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- Smoked paprika to taste
- About 8 waxy potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut into chunks
- 1 pound sauerkraut, drained
- 2 cups cooked and drained cannellini beans (or beans of choice)
- Smoked sausage (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Thick-sliced country-style bread
Preparation
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onion and fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until soft.
Add the chopped garlic, cook for a minute.
Add broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Season to taste with smoked paprika.
Add the potatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes, then add the sauerkraut and beans. Cook for another 10 minutes, until the potatoes are soft and the flavors are good.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Optional: Heat smoked sausage in the broth before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread to mop it all up.
