Sauerkraut And Bean Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Bring the kidney beans to a boil in a large pot with plenty of salted water.
• Remove from the heat, cover and set aside for 1 hour.
• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat, season the pork well with salt and pepper and sear on all sides, working in batches if necessary, and remove the meat when it is browned.
• Add the sage, parsley, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes before returning it to the casserole.
• Drain the beans and add them to the casserole with the stock and the sauerkraut and bring to a simmer.
• Cook the mixture slowly for 45 minutes, or until the pork is very tender and the beans are cooked through.
• Slowly sprinkle the polenta over the stew and stir constantly for 10 minutes, or until the polenta has expanded.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the bacon and brown. Remove the bacon, and reserve. Add the ham and brown, then remove and reserve. Melt in the butter, and add the garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots and bay leaf. Partially cover and cook to soften, 10 minutes. Add the stock, 2 cups water, the reserved ham and bacon, the sauerkraut and beans, and simmer until potatoes are cooked and soup flavor combines, 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cool completely and store for a make-ahead meal.
• To serve, reheat over medium heat. Add the parsley just before serving and pass bread at the table.

Steps:

• Put ham and lima beans in large pot and fill with water.
• Cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours. (Or use crockpot and adjust times accordingly).
• Meanwhile, peel 6 potatoes and cut into medium pieces.
• Remove ham, let cool a little and shred the ham.
• Place ham back into the pot.
• Add potatoes to soup.
• Cook approximately 20 minutes, depends on size of potato pieces.
• When potatoes are done, use masher or hand held mixer to mash the ingredients in the soup for a few minutes.
• Add sauerkraut and cook 15 minutes more.
• Can be served with sour cream topping or other garnishes, as desired.
• SUGGESTED TOPPINGS:.
• carraway seed; sherry; creme fraiche; chopped cilantro; etc.