Pickle soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonLard or oil
1Onion; finely diced
1cupSauerkraut; chopped
1cupShredded dill pickles
4cupsChicken stock OR low-sodium chicken broth
1Ham hock
Salt and pepper; to taste

Directions

HEAT THE OIL IN A SOUP POT, add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sauerkraut, pickles, stock and ham hock. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and serve. This soup is delicious when accompanied by sour cream and some fresh dill.

MICHAEL ROBERTS - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK