Sour Mushroom Soup Slovak Machanka Food

SOUR MUSHROOM SOUP (SLOVAK MACHANKA)

Steps:

• Soak dried mushrooms in water overnight. Drain water from mushrooms taking care not to get any sediment that might have gathered in the bottom of the bowl. Roughly chop mushrooms.
• To a pot add the 4 cups water, mushrooms, sauerkraut juice and the one chopped onion. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 to 3 hours. Add potato and simmer until potato is tender.
• In a fry pan, add 2 Tablespoons oil and flour and cook until browned (dark roux). Stir constantly to avoid burning. Add about a cup of soup slowly to the browned flour, whisking constantly to make a thin zaprashka (gravy). Add this back into the soup, stirring constantly.
• Add 1 Tablespoon oil to small fry pan and saute the diced onion until dark golden brown and soft. Set aside.
• Simmer soup 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the fried onions. Serve.

SLOVAK CHRISTMAS EVE MUSHROOM SOUP

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

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! :).

MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the dried mushrooms in 5 cups very hot water until soft, anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. When they are tender, remove mushrooms from the soaking liquid with a slotted spoon, reserving the liquid; slice or chop if the pieces are large.
• Meanwhile, put the butter in a large pot that can later be covered over medium heat. When it melts, add the herb, onions and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to medium high, and add the fresh mushrooms; add the soaked mushrooms when they're ready. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until the mushrooms have given off their liquid and begun to brown, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the sherry or Madeira to the pot and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom as the liquor starts to bubble. Add the stock or soaking liquid and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a steady simmer and cook, covered, until flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
• Discard the herb. Reduce the heat to low, and purée the liquid with a hand-held mixer to desired consistency. (I like it half-puréed.) Add the cream if you're using it; stir to combine and let simmer for a few minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning; garnish with parsley and serve.

SLOVAK SAUERKRAUT CHRISTMAS SOUP

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.