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Step 1
Place the potatoes in a small pot and fill with enough cold water to cover them with an additional few inches. Bring to a boil and check on them occasionally, so the water doesn’t boil over.
Step 2
While the potatoes are cooking, add the olive oil and onions to a large pot on medium heat and saute for a couple of minutes. You want them to be golden but not browned.
Step 3
Add in the garlic and saute for a further 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the bay leaves, tomato paste, smoked paprika, sauerkraut and 2 cups / 500ml water (or stock). Mix well and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
At this point, the potatoes should be cooked. Check by putting a knife through one. It should go straight through. Drain the water and roughly mash them with a fork.
Step 6
Add them to the large pot with another 2 cups / 500ml of water (or stock) and mix well. Let it simmer for 15 minutes with the lid askew to retain the liquid.
Step 7
Add in the cooked beans, stir and simmer for a further 20 minutes.
Step 8
At the end, freshly grind some pepper to taste and add salt if needed. Remove the bay leaves and serve.