Grandma's Sauerkraut Soup

This is an old family recipe that my Grandparents made every Christmas.Very unique taste.

• Ready In: 10 hrs
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  pork shank
• 2  lbs  pork roast
• 1  lb kielbasa (hot or mild)
•  sauerkraut
• 1⁄2 head cabbage, grated
• 1  lb fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1  fresh garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, put meat& cover with water.
2. cover& cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
3. Add the rest of the ingriedients& cook for at least 3 1/2 hours.
4. Better made the day ahead.
5. For serving we like to ladle soup over boiled potatoes.