Slovak Christmas Eve Mushroom Soup, also known as "Hríbová Polievka", is a traditional Slovak dish that holds a special place in the country's culinary heritage. A delicious and heartwarming soup served on Christmas Eve, embodying the spirit of togetherness and festive cheer. With its rich broth, earthy mushrooms, and subtle yet aromatic blend of spices, this soup is sure to warm the hearts and delight the taste buds of everyone gathered around the table. Whether you are a seasoned cook looking to explore Slovak cuisine or someone who wants to create a unique and meaningful Christmas Eve meal, this recipe guide will guide you through the steps to craft this delectable soup, ensuring a memorable and joyous occasion for your family and friends.
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SLOVAK CHRISTMAS EVE MUSHROOM SOUP
This was passed down from generation to generation. I don't have a recipe for this soup, but I will try to esitmate the portions. It is a sour soup but it is delicious. People either love it or not. My neice never liked it and now she loves it, can't wait till Christmas Eve. My grandmother used to use mushrooms my grandfather and dad would pick up in the woods. I believe they called them sheephead. My grandmother would then clean them and hang them to dry. We can't find the mushrooms for sale and are afraid to go and look for them in the woods. We don't know the good from the bad.
Provided by Jane from Ohio
Categories Clear Soup
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Saute chopped onions in 1 cup butter until golden brown.
- Add finely chopped mushrooms to onions, and cook until mushrooms are done.
- Add water and cans of sauerkraut juice, bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 1/2 hour.
- In a small sauce pan brown remaining 1/4 cup butter, adding flour to make a roux.
- Slowly add some soup juice (about 2 cups) to the roux, stirring to blend.
- Add roux to soup and cook another 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Serve.
SLOVAK CHRISTMAS MUSHROOM SOUP
This is a family tradition to be made on Christmas Eve. If you love sauerkraut, you'll love this soup. Tart and delicious. Simple to make and smells heavenly. It can be very hard to find cans of straight sauerkraut juice, which is probably why it's such a coveted recipe and we only get it once a year. (if we're lucky enough to find the juice) This soup is supposed to bring you good luck for the upcoming new year! Happy cooking! *note: this is a handed down recipe and therefore I don't always have exact measurements, what is listed below is how my aunt and I made the recipe*
Provided by ClickandCookRecipes
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Directions:.
- Remove dried mushrooms from packages and soak in water to re-hydrate.
- Wash button mushrooms and coarsely chop. Do the same with the re-hydrated mushrooms.
- Pour the kraut juice and water into a large pot. Add mushrooms. Bring to a boil and simmer for a minimum of two hours. (you can go longer)
- Cook pasta till al-dente and set aside.
- Once the soup has simmered for at least two hours, make the roux. Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the flour. Cook until the flour has thickened and you have a nice blond-like color. Add the roux to the soup.
- You're done!
- How to serve:.
- Have pasta in one bowl and soup in another. Scoop some noodles into your bowl and add the broth on top. Oh, heaven in a bowl. Wishing you years of good luck! :).
SLOVAK SAUERKRAUT CHRISTMAS SOUP
This is a very special Slovak Christmas soup made with sausage, ham and sauerkraut. I have made it for many foreigners and they were always amazed.
Provided by zizala
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 2h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the sauerkraut, chicken broth, peppercorns, bay leaves, salt and mushrooms into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add the sausage and whole piece of ham. Let it simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add the prunes after the first hour.
- Remove the meat from the soup, and set aside. Remove bay leaves, and discard.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and fry until clear. Sprinkle the flour and paprika over the onion; cook and stir for a minute. Gradually stir in the water with a fork so that no lumps form. Bring to a boil, and allow to thicken. Pour into the soup pot. Cube the sausage and ham, and stir into the soup. Bring to a boil, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- To serve, ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1325.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-sliced mushrooms. You can also use a food processor to quickly chop the mushrooms.
- If you don't have dried porcini mushrooms, you can use other dried mushrooms, such as shiitake or oyster mushrooms. Just be sure to soak them in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or sour cream instead. Just be sure to adjust the amount of flour you use to thicken the soup accordingly.
- Serve the soup with a side of bread or dumplings. You can also garnish it with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
This Slovak Christmas Eve mushroom soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a traditional Slovak dish or simply a comforting and flavorful soup, this recipe is sure to please.
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