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Kwas (Vas) - Polish Soup Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by SMorrissey

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 lbs spareribs cut into serving pieces
3/4 C. vinegar
4 qts. water
2 T. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 jars prunes
2 hand full raisins
flour and water

Steps:

Cover spareribs with water add vinegar, salt, sugar and prunes. Cook until meat is almost done then add the raisins and cook till tender. Thicken soup with flour and cold water. Prune butter (apple butter) may be added for extra flavor and color. Serve with potato dumplings or kluski noodles.

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Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories Polish

Time 14m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Steps:

Rinse out an earthenware jar or any non-alluminium container with boiling water.
(Note: the alluminium would react with the acidity of the kwas).
Put the flour in the jar and mix to a liquid paste with a little of water.
Leave the mixture to settle for a few minutes, and then pour on the remaining boiled water.
Chop the garlic and add.
Cover the top of the jar with muslin or pierced cling film and leave in a warm place for 4 to 5 days to ferment.
Strain and use as required.
If stored in an airtight container, it will keep for a few weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.2, Sodium 1.7