Polish Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons sunflower oil

1 large onion, diced

1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, finely sliced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 medium parsnip, diced

2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

1 teaspoon dried marjoram

1 teaspoon allspice

6-8 juniper berries

2-3 bay leaves

400 g (1 lb) sauerkraut, drained

3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 500 g)

1.5 litres (6 cups) vegetable stock

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions: