Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Ukrainian Didivs'ka Iushka (Grandfather Soup)


The weather is getting cold and there is one way to warm up, make some soup! This recipe is sure to bring some warmth to your tastebuds.


Ingredients:


2 cups of water

1/4 cup of milk

3 tablespoons of butter

2 potatoes

1 onion

1 carrot

1/2 cup of flour


Recipe:


The first step to making this soup is to bring the water to a boil while cutting the potatoes into cubes.


Next, peel the carrot and cut it into circular slices. The slices should be quit thin. The thinner the slices, the softer they will become when cooked.


Cut the onion into slices so that they can later be sauteed; when finished cutting put aside for a later step.


When the water is boiling add the carrot and potatoes.


Now, mix the flour and one tablespoon of the butter. This mixture will be thick, like a dough, so pinch off small pieces and roll them into tiny balls, then drop them into the soup.


It is now time for the onions. In a pan, sautee the onions in the rest of the butter. When done, they should be golden brown. Add the onions and the milk to the boiling soup and stir. The soup should be cooked for at least five more minutes. When the potatoes can have a fork stuck through them smoothly then they are finished. You can also tell by tasting them because they will be soft.


Now all that is left is to serve the soup and enjoy!


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1 comment:

Kevin said...

those crazy Ukrainians...if you ever get the chance to go to a Ukrainian arts and crafts festival, do it. they are hilarious.

how about a Polish recipe? my grandma makes the best pirogies this side of the Atlantic.