🇺🇦 Ukrainian Cuisine

Капусняк

Sauerkraut Soup

Prep Time 60 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 178 kcal

A hearty, tangy soup built on sauerkraut and vegetables in a rich broth, delivering the comforting warmth of a Ukrainian winter kitchen.

Ingredients

1 Sauté onion and carrot in oil in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2 Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3 Pour in vegetable broth, add cubed potatoes, and bring to a boil.
4 Add sauerkraut and bay leaf, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5 Stir in minced garlic, season with salt and pepper.
6 Serve hot topped with fresh dill and sour cream.

Did You Know?

Kapusniak is traditionally served on Christmas Eve as one of the twelve meatless dishes in Ukrainian holiday tradition.