Machanka is a traditional Slovakian dish served on Christmas Eve in the Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church, or any time a meatless dish is needed. This recipe comes from my sister's former mother-in-law, who went by Baba, a nickname for Babushka - or Grandmother. We looked forward to this rich, hearty, slightly sour soup every Christmas, and I could never believe it was made without any meat. Baba used to order her dried mushrooms from relatives in the Old Country, but they are pretty widely available in stores or on line now. Baba passed away last year, but family traditions - and recipes - live on as their legacy to us.
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