Sauerkraut Soup
Korhely Leves

1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Lb smoked sausage ½-inch slices
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 Tbs paprika
1 tsp caraway seeds
¼ cup dry white wine
2 ½ cups sauerkraut rinsed
1 potato cut into ½-inch cubes
2 Tbs tomato paste
7 cups beef broth
salt and pepper

Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium
heat. Add sausage and onion and cook, stirring often,
until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add
paprika, caraway seeds and wine and cook, stirring
constantly, for 2 minutes so flavors are released.
Stir in sauerkraut, potato and tomato paste. Add broth,
stirring to blend. Cover pot and cook until liquid begins
to bubble, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer,
stirring from time to time, for 1 hour. Season with salt
and pepper, cover and simmer another 30 minutes.
Serve in heated soup plates.