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Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

Slovak Sauerkraut Christmas Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
125 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth, sauerkraut, dried mushrooms, peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt in a large stockpot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add whole sausage links and ham slice; simmer for 1 hour. Add prunes and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer sausage and ham to a plate. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add water and stir with a fork until no lumps remain. Bring to a boil, then cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, cut sausage and ham into cubes.
  5. 5 Pour thickened liquid into the stockpot, then stir in sausage and ham. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle into bowls and top each with a dollop of sour cream.

By zizala

Pheasant Phungi Perfection

Pheasant Phungi Perfection

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, reconstitute dried mushrooms in water according to package instructions. Drain, and reserve the water. Chop reconstituted mushrooms into small pieces.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute pheasant meat with garlic and basil until lightly browned. Remove meat from pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add butter to oil in skillet. Saute shallots, reconstituted mushrooms and portobello mushroom until golden brown. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, and all but 1/4 cup of the mushroom soaking water. Dissolve arrowroot powder in water, and stir into mushroom mixture. Return pheasant meat to skillet, and simmer 30 minutes.

By Sarah