Slovak Christmas Soup with Noodles

Submitted by Gaye V. Ochs of Leeper, PA

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 heaping Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 med. potatoes, diced
• 1 cup cooked mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2 cup sauerkraut juice

Ingredients for Noodles:

• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• warm water

Directions:

1. Brown butter and flour in small frying pant light brown.
2. Add paprika and cold water. Boil until dissolved.
3. Add to boiling water. Season with salt and pepper. Add potatoes and mushrooms; cook until potatoes are done.
4. Add sauerkraut juice; bring to boiling point.

Directions for the Noodles:

1. Combine egg and flour. Add enough warm water to make stiff dough.
2. Chop dough until mixture resembles small peas. Sprinkle with flour to prevent sticking while chopping.
3. Cook in boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain. Add to soup.