Serves 4-6

For the Soup

3/4 pounds sauerkraut
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, sliced into super thin ribs
2 garlic cloves, mashed
2 small bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 juniper berries
8-9 cups beef broth
Olive or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

For the Knoedels

2 egg whites
2 ounces Cream of Wheat (or farina)
2-3 cups beef broth (or water)
A pinch of salt