Slovak Christmas Soup (Kosare Jucha)

4 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min
Ready In: 1 hr 30 min

“This is our traditional Christmas eve meal that my Grandmother serves each year. It is best when boiled, cubed, potatoes or macaroni noodles are added, you pick which one and then give it a try.” - by AMY BARTHELEMY

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine
15 ounces sauerkraut with juice
6 cups water
3 cups chopped mushrooms
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup macaroni

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Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until brown.
Stir in sauerkraut with juice, water, mushrooms and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 1 hour. Stir in pasta and simmer 10 minutes more, until pasta is al dente.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
109 cal
5%

Carbs
15.9 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (4)

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MARPAR

Dec. 23, 2002

"Very very easy soup, and inexpensive as well. I made my version with oyster mushroms (which are cheaper where I live) and macaroni! Very tasteful!! Will definitely make again!..." See more"

charlotte

Oct. 23, 2011

"I enjoyed this soup with some change I saute the onions,mushroom,garlic and used one container of chicken broth with 2 cups of water I also ground up some caraway seeds plus some whole ones for good m..." See moreeasure.I didnot add salt but did add the pepper.Next time will try veg.broth and add spaetzle instead of elbows.I will give this a 5 star rating"