The Hangover Soup

Name: The Hangover Soup
Ingredients: 150 grams Bacon, Diced; 2 whole Onions, Chopped; 2 whole Carrots, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 10-1/2 liters Water; 500 grams Sauerkraut; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Grounded Black Pepper; 6 Tablespoons Creme Fraiche

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

150 grams Bacon, Diced
2 whole Onions, Chopped
2 whole Carrots, Grated
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
10-1/2 liters Water
500 grams Sauerkraut
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Grounded Black Pepper
6 Tablespoons Creme Fraiche

Directions

1

Heat a heavy-based pot and start frying the bacon. When it releases enough fat, add the onions and gently fry for 3-5 minutes.
2

Add the grated carrots and continue to fry for 3 more minutes. Then add the tomato paste and fry for 30 seconds.
3

Pour over the the water, add the sauerkraut, bring to boil. Add the sugar (start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed) and let it simmer for 30-50 minutes. Add the salt and pepper.
4

Taste; if it's too sour, add more sugar, salt, pepper and simmer for 10 more minutes. Then taste, and if needed, adjust the seasoning again.
5

Serve hot with a dollop of creme fraiche! Enjoy!