Name: Hearty Sauerkraut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds sauerkraut; 1 pound ground beef; ½ pound smoked slab of bacon; 1 pound Polish Kielbasa (or another smoked sausage); 1 large onion; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ cup rice; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4-5 black whole peppercorns; 2 tablespoons oil or pork lard; 3 cups water (plus more if needed); Salt and pepper to taste