Polish Sauerkraut Soup (Kapusniak) Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 2 pounds ham hocks, or meaty ham bone
• 2 quarts water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 black peppercorns
• 1 sprig fresh parsley, or 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 cup barley, not quick-cooking, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14-ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and liquid reserved, sauerkraut rinsed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, optional
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste