Croatian roux soup Recipe

Sauté briefly caraway seeds in hot oil (until they begin to "crack") in a soup pot.

Add flour all at once. Whisk constantly while it bubbles over medium heat. Make medium dark roux.

Stir in red paprika.

Add one cup of water and allow to boil without stirring. After it boils, whisk until the mixture blends smoothly. Gradualy add the remaining water, stiring well after each addition. Cook for 5 more minutes.

Season with salt and add the vinegar just before the end of cooking.

Serve with homemade croutons, or egg drippings.