Sauerkraut Soup Recipe (Kapustnyak)

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz bacon, chopped
• 1 stick celery, finely diced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 3 medium, 1 lb potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/3" thick pieces
• 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed, optional
• 2-3 cups sauerkraut, triple rinsed & drained (we use 3 cups or about 2 lbs)
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water, or to taste
• 1 15 oz can white beans (click to learn how to cook your own beans)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt, Pepper and Mrs. Dash seasoning, to taste