Mushroom Sauerkraut Soup

This vegetarian spin on a classic Ukrainian comfort food dish is just the thing to make when the weather turns cold and dark. Mushrooms take the place of traditional pork, delivering a satisfyingly ‘meaty’ taste, while also providing a needed winter boost of vitamin D. Sauerkraut, an Eastern European mainstay made of fermented cabbage, offers a rich source of probiotics, which give your immune system the help it needs to fight off all those cold weather germs. Just be sure not to boil or heat the soup once you add the sauerkraut, as intense heat destroys all those beneficial probiotics we want to preserve. Cabbage, along with the beans, adds satiating fiber to this dish. Serve alongside your favorite crusty brown bread, for a health-boosting dish you’ll want to enjoy all season long. 

To view the recipe, visit GeoBlue’s Healthy Travel Blog.