Kapustnica (Slovakian Sauerkraut Soup)

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Standard mirepoix. Sauerkraut, pork sausage, potato, poblano pepper, dried cherry, tomato paste, coconut milk, caraway seed, allspice, fish sauce, beef bouillon, sugar, paprika, parsley, garlic.

A bit different from regular kapustnica, but the cherries and coconut milk helped to even out the piquancy of the kraut.

Curried Ham with Roasted Turnip Soup

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Mirepoix: yellow onion, bell pepper, carrot. Spiral ham slices, roasted turnips, dried cherry, cauliflower, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cardamon, sugar, cinnamon, garlic, sambal oelek, black pepper, milk.

“I’ve got a lot of ham in me.” Lionel Barrymore