27 December, 2021

Christmas Soup

Name: Christmas Soup
Ingredients: 2 oz. Dried Mushrooms; 6 cups Water; 1 Medium Onion (whole); 1 Large Onion (thinly sliced); Salt (to taste); Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste); 1-2 cups Sauerkraut Juice (to taste); 1 cup Sauerkraut; 1/4 cup AP Flour; 5 to 7 Tbsp. Vegitable Oil (or Butter); 1/2 cup AP Flour; 1 cup Water

Posted in : Soups on December 27, 2021 by : MikeZ

Christmas Soup

Slovak Sauerkraut & Mushroom Soup

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine Eastern European

Keyword Soups

Method Stove Top

Equipment

Large Soup Pot
Large & Small Skillet
Medium Mixing Bowl
Strainer

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. Dried Mushrooms
6 cups Water
1 Medium Onion - whole
1 Large Onion - thinly sliced
Salt - to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper - to taste
1-2 cups Sauerkraut Juice - to taste
1 cup Sauerkraut
¼ cup AP Flour
5 to 7 Tbsp. Vegitable Oil - or Butter
½ cup AP Flour
1 cup Water

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine the dried mushrooms and 2 cups of the warm water. Cover with plastic and let soak overnight.
The next day, remove the mushrooms from the soaking liquid without disturbing the sediment at the bottom and chop them into smaller pieces.
Carefully add the soaking liquid into a large pot without disturbing the sediment at the bottom. Add the chopped mushrooms, 4 cups water, the whole onion, sauerkraut, and salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until mushrooms are tender.
Remove onion and add 3/4 cup sauerkraut juice.
In a small skillet, brown the flour in 4 tablespoons oil to make a dark brown roux and add to soup, whisking until smooth.
Temper the mixture of 1/2 cup flour and 1 cup water by adding a little hot soup into it, whisking until smooth. Pour the tempered mixture through a strainer back into the hot soup, stirring constantly.
In a large skillet, add 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil and brown the sliced onion until darkand caramelized. Set aside.
When ready to serve, add browned onions to soup, mixing well.