Ukrainian Sweet and Sour Bean and Cabbage Soup
A traditional Ukrainian sweet and sour soup with turkey stock, sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, carrots, white beans, and tomato paste — wonderful with black bread.
Ingredients
- 2 whole turkey legs
- 3 whole medium onions, chopped
- 1 lb sauerkraut, rinsed several times
- 1 whole head cabbage, chopped
- 3 whole carrots, shredded
- 1 can small tomato paste
- 15 oz canned great northern beans (undrained)
- 0 to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Make the stock: place turkey legs and onions in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for several hours. Remove meat and bones; shred any worthwhile meat and set aside.
- 2
Add sauerkraut to the stock. Cook covered for 45 minutes.
- 3
Add shredded carrots; cook 10 minutes.
- 4
Add fresh cabbage; cook 15 minutes until tender.
- 5
Stir in tomato paste until dissolved, then bring back to a boil for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add beans (undrained) and return to boil. Cover and let rest for about an hour for flavors to meld. Add reserved turkey meat.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper. If more liquid is needed, add water or tomato juice.
- 8
Serve with black bread and butter.