July 1, 2025RECIPES
Prežganka (Istrian Browned Flour Soup)
PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes prep + 10 minutes cooking
DIFFICULTY: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced or whole, optional)
- 500 ml water or light broth
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: caraway seeds or a pinch of dried marjoram
Preparation
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n a small pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
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Add flour and stir continuously to make a roux – cook until golden brown and fragrant (be careful not to burn it!).
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Add garlic and cook briefly (optional).
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Slowly pour in water or broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil.
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Beat the egg in a separate bowl, then slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring to form soft strands.
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Season with salt and pepper. Add herbs if desired.
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Simmer for another 2–3 minutes and serve hot.
Now you’ve made Prežganka — a humble and comforting Istrian soup once known as peasant food, now enjoyed for its simplicity and heartwarming flavor.
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