Sauerkraut Soup – Kapusniak

1. Brown pork ribs and kielbasa in the fat in a large stock pot, remove from pot.
2. Brown onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and garlic in the pot.
3. Return meat to the pot, Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the sauerkraut juice, flour, parsley, dill, and sour cream. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 2 hours.
5. Remove ribs from the soup, cut into small pieces discarding bones and gristle. Return the pork to the soup.
6. Stir a little of the sauerkraut juice into the flour until thoroughly mixed and liquefied (about ¼ - 1/3 cup of the juice). Stir flour mixture into the soup and heat until the soup is thickened.
7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of the parsley and dill.