Sour Cabbage Soup

Got a jar of sauerkraut sitting around? Turn it into a cozy, old-school soup your grandma would love. This easy sour cabbage soup is tangy, hearty, and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients:

• 10.5 oz sauerkraut (shredded)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon powder paprika
• 6 1/3 cups water (1.5 liters)
• 1 teaspoon vegetable seasoning, or to taste
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: a pinch of caraway seeds

Instructions:

1. In a pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
2. Stir in the shredded sauerkraut and continue to cook on low heat for a few minutes.
3. Add the flour and stir well, cooking for another minute.
4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer until the cabbage softens (about 30–40 minutes).
6. Stir in the powder paprika and caraway seeds if using.
7. Season with salt, pepper, and vegetable seasoning to taste. Serve hot.