This cozy soup is my Polish-inspired take on kapuśniak, a traditional soup made with sauerkraut, potatoes, and smoked sausage. My version keeps the spirit of Slavic culinary traditions but relies on minimal, everyday ingredients. As a hunter, I almost always have venison in the freezer, so that’s what I like to use in place of pork sausage (but don’t worry, there’s still bacon!). The bright tang of the sauerkraut complements the grassy quality of the meat and brings the whole pot into balance. It’s the kind of…