Hapankaalikeitto (Finnish Sauerkraut Soup)

• 1 lb beef, trimmed fat, and cut into small cubes
• 1 ham bone (or a few chunks smoked ham)
• 3 cups sauerkraut
• 6 cups beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 10 whole allspice
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• sour cream (to garnish)

1. Place the beef cubes and ham bone in a large sauce pan with the sauerkraut, stock, and allspice.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 2 and 1/2 hours over medium-low heat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Remove allspice berries and bay leaves.
5. When ready to serve, ladle into big bowls, top with a spoonful of thick sour cream, and take to the table with chunks of rye bread and a bowl of sour cream to pass around the table.

beef, ham bone, sauerkraut, beef stock, bay leaves, allspice, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hapankaalikeitto-finnish-sauerkraut-soup-137149 (may not work)