Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup Recipe

Place the sauerkraut chicken broth peppercorns bay leaves salt and mushrooms into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the sausage and whole piece of ham. Let it simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add the prunes after the first hour.

Remove the meat from the soup and set aside. Remove bay leaves and discard.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and fry until clear. Sprinkle the flour and paprika over the onion; cook and stir for a minute. Gradually stir in the water with a fork so that no lumps form. Bring to a boil and allow to thicken. Pour into the soup pot. Cube the sausage and ham and stir into the soup. Bring to a boil and cook for another 10 minutes.

To serve ladle into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream.