Zelnečka Czech Cabbage Soup

Step 1: Potato:

Step 2: Cut potatoes into small pieces.

Step 3: In a small pot, add the potatoes and fill it with salty water just above the potatoes.

Step 4: Boil the potatoes until tender, but firm.

Step 5: Meanwhile, in large stock pot, add the peppercorns (use a tea ball; screw type for easy removal), paprika, bay leaves, and salt.

Step 6: Let it fry for a few minutes .

Step 7: Add the shaved cabbages, kielbasa, and onion to the seasoned oil.

Step 8: Cook a few minutes.

Step 9: Add the vinegar and saute until the cabbage pieces start to wilt.

Step 10: When the potatoes are done, add the whole pot, including the water, to the cabbage and onion mixture.

Step 11: Be careful of adding boiling water to another pan, do it in the sink so you have control.

Step 12: Let the mixture come to a boil and turn it off when the cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 13: Remove bay leaf and fish out peppercorns if not using tea ball.

Step 14: Put sour cream in large mug or bowl.

Step 15: Mix in 2 tablespoons of flour into the mug of sour cream, along with spices to taste.

Step 16: Slowly dump in the soup, stir and let it thicken.

Step 17: Season to taste.