2 lb smoked pork shanks
1 qt water
1 onion, well browned
1 qt sauerkraut juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cream
1 egg
1 tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk
Directions
Cook meat in water until well done. Add onion,
sauerkraut juice and sugar. Beat egg, add flour, milk
and cream. Add to soup and bring to a boil. Serve with
potato dumplings.
Servings: 1 1 pot
Kapusniak -- Polish Sauerkraut Soup Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: German; Polish; Soup; Vegetable
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