CHRISTMAS EVE ZAPRASKA SOUP

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This is a lenten dish and served for Holy Supper on Christmas Eve in Orthodox homes across the country. It is always meatless as Orthodox Christians fast for this meal. This recipe comes from the St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church Recipe Book, Campbell, Ohio

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     Christmas

Time 2h

Yield 5 quarts, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium potatoes, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 (15 ounce) cans string beans, drained
1/2 cup sauerkraut juice
4 quarts water
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup oil
1 -2 cup water

Steps:

  • Cook the vegetables in water for 1 1/2 hours. Add the zapraska and sauerkraut juice and cook for 30 more minutes.
  • **To prepare zapraska:
  • Brown the flour in the oil until pasty, add the water mixing constantly until smooth. Add to the soup and follow instructions above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 29, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.5

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