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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Pickle Soup

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Soups	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Lard or oil
1		Onion; finely diced
1	c	Sauerkraut; chopped
1	c	Shredded dill pickles
4	c	Chicken stock OR low-sodium chicken broth
1		Ham hock
		Salt and pepper; to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

HEAT THE OIL IN A SOUP POT, add the onion and cook until soft, about 5
minutes. Add the sauerkraut, pickles, stock and ham hock. Cover, bring to a
boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and serve. This soup is delicious when
accompanied by sour cream and some fresh dill.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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