"Polish sauerkraut soup can be made with bits of smoked meat and bacon or strictly vegetarian. It's your preference...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 onion chopped
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2 cups of sliced brown mushrooms (dried imported wild mushrooms are even better)
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4 cloves of garlic minced
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2 lbs of fermented sauerkraut (German sauerkraut is the best) drained.
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2 cups of boiled and sliced potatoes (Since they will simmer in the soup they don't need to be completely done)
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6 strips of bacon (optional) or substitute 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil
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1/2 of a 2 foot smoked Kielbasa sausage cubed (optional)
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48 oz of canned or boxed broth (I used chicken but you can also use vegetarian - best to use organic and low sodium)
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1 Tbsp caraway seeds
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Black pepper to taste
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1 tsp of ground allspice