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Vegetarian Janija
A traditional meatless janija stew: onions softened in olive oil, then simmered with garlic, herbs, tomato, and potato until rich and tender.
Total time:65 min
Servings:4-6
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Soups & Stews
55 recipes in this category
Hearty soups and comforting stews inspired by traditional, time-tested recipes.
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Sour Cabbage Brine Soup with Leek
A tangy, probiotic-rich cold soup made from fermented sauerkraut brine, served with leek, crushed red pepper, and olive oil.
Total time:10 min
Servings:4
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Mixed Bone Broth Soup with Sour Cream and Fried Bread
A rich bone broth made from pork, veal, and beef bones, built on caramelized root vegetables and finished with a sour cream thickening and a splash of vinegar.
Total time:180 min
Servings:4
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Turkey Giblet Soup
A deeply savory turkey soup made from the whole bird's offal and bony cuts, enriched with a classic egg-and-yogurt liaison and finished with browned butter.
Total time:110 min
Servings:4
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Mussel Pilaf
Mussels steamed open in white wine and herbs, their broth absorbed into saffron rice — a one-pot Adriatic coastal dish, light and deeply flavoured.
Total time:50 min
Servings:4
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Meat Dumplings with Rice
Small dumplings of minced beef, rice, and fresh parsley, simmered until tender and added to hearty soups with a thick gravy.
Total time:45 min
Servings:20-25 dumplings
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Ragout Soup
Delicate veal and chicken soup with pale roux and a creamy egg-lemon finish, richer than simple chicken soup thanks to its smooth, unfried gravy.
Total time:110 min
Servings:4-5
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Consommé Double
A rich, concentrated clear broth made by cooking a whole chicken in a clarified beef soup base, then skimming, straining, and serving hot in white teacups.
Total time:230 min
Servings:4
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Sour Soup (Kisela Čorba)
A clear poultry broth thickened with egg yolks and mileram, sharpened with wine vinegar or lemon juice, served with rice and meat on the side.
Total time:110 min
Servings:4