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Ingredients for the soup: <\/p>\n
Six ounces sliced bacon
\nTwo onions, chopped
\nTwo carrots, sliced
\nTwo red or yellow peppers, chopped
\nOne cabbage, cored and sliced
\nSix cups chicken broth
\nSalt and pepper to taste
\nOne cup fresh sauerkraut
\nTwo large egg yolks
\nOne cup sour cream
\nOne-quarter cup white wine vinegar
\nOne-half cup chopped dill <\/p>\n
Ingredients for the meatballs: <\/p>\n
Two slices of white bread (soak in water to soften and squeeze the liquid out)
\nOR one cup of dry breadcrumbs
\nOne cup cooked rice
\nOne pound ground beef
\nOne egg
\nOne tablespoon chopped parsley
\nSalt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n
Directions:<\/p>\n
1. In a large pot, saut\u00e9 bacon, onion, carrots and pepper just until onions are transparent. Add the cabbage, chicken broth, salt and pepper, and sauerkraut. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. <\/p>\n
2. Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form 1- to 2-inch meatballs and add to the soup as it simmers. Leave in for 15 minutes and then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. <\/p>\n
3. With a whisk, beat egg yolks with sour cream, then add a few ladles of hot soup and continue beating until mixed well. Add this sour cream mixture into the soup pot. Return to heat and simmer, stirring continuously, until soup has thickened slightly. Remove from heat. Add the meatballs and chopped dill before serving.<\/p>\n
Makes 6-8 servings.<\/p>\n
For more information on Viking River Cruises or to book your vacation, please call Premier Custom Travel at (800) 304-6789.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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