Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 package bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 gloves garlic, minced
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 6 to 8 large carrots, diced
  • 1 head celery, diced
  • 64 oz. chicken stock
  • 1 pound of ham, cubed
  • 2 cans of white beans
  • 1 quart of sauerkraut (with juice)
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In stock pot, cook the bacon and then remove from pot.
  2. Add olive oil, onions, and garlic and sauté until soft.
  3. Next, add in carrots and celery; cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour in chicken stock and bring to boil.
  5. Once the broth begins to boil, add: ham, beans, bacon pieces and sauerkraut (don't drain).
  6. Simmer or put into a crockpot. Makes great leftovers.