Kapustnica (Sauerkraut Stew)

European · Slovakia

Kapustnica (Sauerkraut Stew)

Hearty and tangy Central European stew made with sauerkraut, tender potatoes, and aromatic caraway.

1 h Easy Serves 4$4.63 estimated
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Halal
Vegan
Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Sauerkraut

    400 g

    $1.52
  • Potatoes

    400 g

    $0.52
  • Onions

    1 large (150 g)

    $0.22
  • Garlic

    3 cloves (12 g)

    $0.10
  • Prepared Vegetable Broth

    1 litre

    $1.80
  • Smoked Paprika

    1 tbsp (10 g)

    $0.28
  • Caraway Seeds

    1 tsp

    $0.03
  • Canola / Rapeseed Oil

    2 tbsp (30 ml)

    $0.07
  • Dried Bay Leaves

    2 leaves

    $0.10
  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Drain the sauerkraut and rinse lightly if very sour, then roughly chop it. Peel and dice the potatoes into 2 cm cubes.

  2. 2

    Heat canola oil in a soup pot over medium heat, add the diced onions, and cook for 5 minutes until soft and golden.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic, caraway seeds, and smoked paprika, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the sauerkraut, diced potatoes, bay leaves, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Bring the stew to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until the potatoes are completely tender.

  6. 6

    Season with salt to taste, discard the bay leaves, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.

Sauerkraut is widely available vacuum-packed or tinned in European aisles.