Ingredients

  • 2 ounces butter or 2 ounces lard, etc
  • 3/4 lb smoked bacon, cubed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon wheat flour
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 small carrot, sliced
  • 1 lb sauerkraut, with liquid chopped
  • 1 quart beef stock
  • 1 small cured spicy sausage, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sour cream
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram or 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • salt
  • pepper
  • dill

Method

  • Fry bacon, onion and garlic in fat until the onion is transparent.
  • Add flour and stir for a while.
  • Add carrot, potatoes, marjoram, thyme, bay leaf and half of the sauerkraut and enough stock to cover.
  • Bring to a boil and let simmer until the potato and carrot are soft (app. 15 minutes).
  • Add the rest of the sauerkraut together with its liquid (if there is any), the sour cream, the sausage, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil again, then remove from heat and serve with chopped dill sprinkled on top.