Croatian Sour Soup Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥣 Servings: 4-6 servings
🥘 Yield: About 6 cups of soup
Description:
This Croatian Sour Soup, known for its tangy flavor and hearty ingredients, is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a taste of European cuisine. While I haven’t personally tried this recipe, its combination of flavors sounds promising, making it worth a try!
Ingredients:
- 1 potato
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground fennel
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 carrot
- 1 parsnip
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut
- Sour cream or chives, for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes: Start by simmering the potato in salted water until it’s tender but still firm. Once done, drain the potato and set it aside, covered.
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Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Saute the onions and sweet Hungarian paprika until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and saute for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Vegetables: Stir in the ground fennel, bay leaf, carrots, parsnips, and celery. Saute the vegetables for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
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Incorporate Flour: Sift the whole wheat pastry flour and unbleached white flour into the pot with the vegetables. Stir well to combine, ensuring the flour coats the vegetables evenly. Let it simmer on low heat for a few minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
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Season and Simmer: Add the salt, freshly ground black pepper, cider vinegar, and vegetable stock to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Allow the soup to simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Final Touch: Stir in the cooked potatoes and sauerkraut, letting them warm through in the soup. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve: Ladle the Croatian Sour Soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh chives for an extra burst of flavor. This soup pairs wonderfully with slices of black bread or marbled rye on the side.
Enjoy!
Delight your taste buds with this delightful Croatian Sour Soup, packed with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. Whether enjoyed as a comforting weeknight meal or served to impress guests, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
