Best 2 Slovak Christmas Mushroom Soup Recipes
Slovak Christmas mushroom soup, also known as kapustnica, is a traditional dish served on Christmas Eve in Slovakia. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a variety of ingredients, including dried mushrooms, sauerkraut, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. The soup is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and caraway seeds. Kapustnica is a delicious and comforting dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter night. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste. If you are looking for a traditional Slovak Christmas dish to try, kapustnica is a great option.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
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! :).
Tips:
- Use dried mushrooms for a more intense flavor. If you don't have dried mushrooms on hand, you can use fresh mushrooms, but you will need to use more of them to get the same flavor.
- Soak the mushrooms in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help to soften them and release their flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the mushrooms. If you do, they will not cook evenly and will release too much water.
- Add the flour to the soup gradually, whisking constantly. This will help to prevent lumps from forming.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for at least 15 minutes. This will help to develop the flavor of the soup and thicken it slightly.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Slovak Christmas mushroom soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be made with a variety of different mushrooms. Whether you are looking for a traditional Slovak recipe or just a new soup to try, this mushroom soup is sure to please.
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