Best 4 Croatian Pork Soup The Day After Soup Recipes
The traditional Croatian pork soup "danas juha", which literally translates as "today's soup", is a hearty and flavorful dish that is typically enjoyed as a main course. It is made with a variety of ingredients including pork, vegetables, herbs, and spices. The soup is often prepared the day before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together and develop. As a result, it is sometimes referred to as "the day after soup". This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best Croatian pork soup "danas juha". We will explore the traditional ingredients used in the soup, suggest variations and modifications to suit different tastes and dietary preferences, and offer tips and techniques to ensure a delicious and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CROATIAN CEVAPI
My Croatian husband loves cevapi, so I tried making some for him and he loved them. I made it with beef and veal, which I know is not traditional, but it was so delicious! This recipe has become a staple in our house!
Provided by Mandyjya
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine beef, veal, bread crumbs, onion, egg, soda water, seasoning blend, garlic, baking soda, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape into small sausages and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill sausages until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1226.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CROATIAN PORK SOUP ("THE DAY AFTER SOUP")
This is excellent winter soup or soup after long drinking and eating feasts. Use pork legs, head (with brain), ribs, and similar less worth parts.
Provided by nitko
Categories Chowders
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 portions, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put pork meat into cold water with whole carrot, celeriac, parsnip and onion and cook for about 2 hours until becomes soft.
- Take out the meat and keep the water and carrot (you will need it later). Cut the meat into small pieces, remove bones. Take out the brain and join it with the meat. Cut the carrot into small pieces.
- Put lard in a separate pot melt it and add finely minced onion. Sauté the onion until become soft.
- Add finely minced garlic and flour and fry it until flour become brownish. Add cold water and mix it until you get creamy liquid.
- Add hot and sweet paprika and more water. Make soup removing eventual small flour clods.
- Add the previously preserved water you've cooked pork in it, pork meat, carrot, bay leaf, vinegar, salt, pepper and cook the soup for 1 more hour.
- If not sour enough, add more vinegar. Before serving, add sour cream and dill. Serve and eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 538.3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 14.8
CROATIAN STUFFED PEPPERS IN TOMATO SAUCE
This is my great-grandmother's recipe, great right out of the pot or as leftovers. Each serving is half a pepper plus some of the additional meatballs. Really good served over additional cooked rice.
Provided by Kathryn Nemec Perez
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix ground beef, egg, rice, bread crumbs, and onion powder together in a large bowl.
- Pack the ground beef mixture into the green bell peppers, eliminating all air pockets. Form the remaining beef mixture into large balls.
- Combine water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Carefully lower peppers and meatballs into the sauce with a slotted spoon. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until beef is cooked through and rice is tender, about 1 hour.
- Mix sour cream and flour together in a small bowl. Slowly stir in some of the sauce. Pour into the Dutch oven and mix well. Simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1044.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
CROATIAN BEEF SOUP
This is also traditional, but Saturday family lunch starter. We usually eat the meat we are cooking in this soup. The best parts of the meat for this soup are ribs or belies.
Provided by nitko
Categories Clear Soup
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 portions, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put cold water in a pot (appropriate large pot). If you want better soup put beef in cold water, if you want better beef meat put it in hot water.
- Rind carrots, onion, parsley, celery and put all other ingredients into water. Boil and after it boils reduce heat and cook for 3 to 4 hours.
- Filter the soup.
- If you want, put into strained soup carrots, and add noodles or whatever you like in soup, sprinkle with freshly minced parsley leafs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 713, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 5.2
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of pork ribs and pork shoulder. The pork ribs will add a smoky flavor, while the pork shoulder will add a rich, fatty flavor.
- Brown the pork before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop the flavor and add a nice color to the soup.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and cabbage. Do not peel onion.
- Add some herbs and spices to your soup. This will help to enhance the flavor. Some good choices include garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and paprika.
- Simmer the soup for at least an hour, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. This will help to develop the flavor and make the soup more hearty.
- Serve the soup with a side of bread or dumplings. This will help to soak up the flavorful broth.
Conclusion:
Croatian pork soup, also known as "the day after soup," is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of pork cuts, vegetables, herbs, and spices. The soup is simmered for at least an hour, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. It is then served with a side of bread or dumplings.
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