Sauerkraut Soup
["4 1/2 c. water", "4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed", "1/2 lb. smoked sausage (Polish or other), cut in small pieces", "1 (16 oz.) can chopped sauerkraut", "1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.)", "1 clove garlic, minced", "1/2 tsp. dried dill weed", "1 c. sour cream", "1/2 tsp. salt (optional)", "1/4 tsp. caraway seed", "1 Tbsp. plain flour"]
["In a Dutch oven bring water and potatoes to a boil and cook until tender.", "Add sausage, kraut, onion, garlic, dill and caraway.", "Return to boiling.", "In a small bowl mix sour cream and flour.", "Gradually stir about 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.", "Return all to saucepan.", "Blend well.", "Heat through, not necessary to boil.", "Season with salt and pepper to taste.", "If a less tart flavor is desired add a few teaspoons sugar.", "Serve with dark bread or crackers.", "Makes 8 to 10 cups."]
["water", "potatoes", "sausage", "sauerkraut", "onion", "clove garlic", "dill weed", "sour cream", "salt", "caraway seed", "flour"]