"Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory bacon and earthy caraway is simply irresistible!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 ounces flavorful smoked bacon or speck (, diced)
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2 medium to large yellow onions (, chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (, minced)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon quality smoked Hungarian paprika (preferably Kalosca or Szeged) ((mild, not hot))
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1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram ((very traditional herb in German cooking))
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1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (, lightly crushed)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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4 cups quality chicken broth (we recommend Aneto 100% All-Natural Chicken Broth)
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or Aneto low-sodium chicken broth
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18 ounces German Sauerkraut, drained ((about 3 1/2 heaping cups))
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1/3 cup crème fraîche ((can substitute full-fat sour cream))