Ukrainian Cabbage Soup (Kapustnyak)

Name: Ukrainian Cabbage Soup (Kapustnyak)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g Pork; 500 g sauerkraut; 400 g potatoes; 150 g carrots; 150 g onion; 30 g tomato paste; 15 g garlic; 2 pcs bay leaf; 30 ml vegetable oil

Traditional Ukrainian soup made with sauerkraut and pork. A hearty and flavorful option for a cold day.

Total: 1 h 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 315
Protein: 22 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 26 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Pork400 g
sauerkraut500 g
potatoes400 g
carrots150 g
onion150 g
tomato paste30 g
garlic15 g
bay leaf2 pcs
vegetable oil30 ml

Method

5 steps

Brown the pork in a large pot with half the oil, then add 1.5 liters of water and simmer for 30 minutes to create a broth.
In a separate pan, sauté diced onions and grated carrots in the remaining oil until soft, then stir in the tomato paste.
Add cubed potatoes, the sautéed vegetable mixture, and sauerkraut to the pork broth.
Simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in minced garlic and bay leaves, cook for 5 more minutes, then remove bay leaves before serving.