Sauerkraut Soup with Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 800 g pork ribs (pre-cooked)
• 300 g waxy potatoes
• 300 g carrots
• 1 onion
• 600 g canned sauerkraut
• 2 Bay leaves
• 3 peppercorns
• 1 tbsp caraway seeds
• pepper (ground)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash the ribs and cover them with 1.2 l water in a pot. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, then simmer the ribs over medium heat for about 1-1.5 hours.

2. 2.

   In the meantime peel the potatoes, carrots, and onion; cut the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces and dice the onions. Drain the sauerkraut under a sieve.

3. 3.

   Remove the ribs from the broth, set aside to cool, then separate the meat from the bones and chop it into small pieces.

4. 4.

   Melt butter in a pot and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the potatoes, carrots, and sauerkraut; stir briefly before deglazing with the pork broth. Add the spices and simmer over medium heat for about 25 minutes.

5. 5.

   Reintroduce the chopped meat to the soup, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot in bowls or deep plates.