Slovak Christmas Mushroom Soup

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   Directions:

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   Remove dried mushrooms from packages and soak in water to re-hydrate.

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   Wash button mushrooms and coarsely chop. Do the same with the re-hydrated mushrooms.

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   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)

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   Cook pasta till al-dente and set aside.

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   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.

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   You're done!

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   How to serve:

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   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! :).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.