Machanka For Christmas Eve Mushroom Barley Soup
["4 c. sauerkraut juice", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 Tbsp. oil or margarine", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 Tbsp. chopped onion", "1 c. chopped mushrooms, podpinkies", "1/4 c. barley", "1/2 c. tomato juice", "1 clove chopped garlic", "1 c. cold water"]
["Bring 4 cups water to a boil; add barley.", "Cook together until barley is done, stirring often and adding water when needed.", "Add sauerkraut juice.", "Make Zapraska as follows:"]
["sauerkraut juice", "salt", "oil", "flour", "onion", "mushrooms", "barley", "tomato juice", "garlic", "cold water"]