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Balkan Sauerkraut Soup

Name: Balkan Sauerkraut Soup
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch Curry leaf; 132 g Sauerkraut; 123 g Bean sprouts; 1 head Napa cabbage; 6 g Anise seed; 6 g Sea salt; 120 ml Sour cream; 13 g Vegetable shortening; 198 ml Beef stock

by Andrii M.

Cooking time35 min

Calories636 kcal / portion

Creation dateJul 29, 2026

Rating

Anise seed6 g20 kcal
Bean sprouts123 g37 kcal
Beef stock198 ml26 kcal
Curry leaf1 bunch31 kcal
Napa cabbage1 head144 kcal
Sauerkraut132 g25 kcal
Sea salt6 g0 kcal
Sour cream120 ml238 kcal
Vegetable shortening13 g115 kcal

Calorie values are estimates based on standard ingredient data. You are responsible for verifying accuracy for your own dietary needs.

Description

A cream bowl built around sauerkraut, simmered with bean sprouts and napa cabbage in a fragrant beef stock. 1. Warm vegetable shortening in a large pot and sweat bean sprouts and napa cabbage with sauerkraut until softened. 2. Pour in the beef stock, season with sea salt and anise seed, and simmer for 35 minutes. 3. Stir in sour cream off the heat for a silky finish. Finish with curry leaf and serve piping hot.

Allergens

Milk