- Serves: 6 People
- Prepare Time: 10 min
- Cooking Time: 30 min
- Calories: 400
- Difficulty:
Easy
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Zupa Ziemniaczana, also known as Polish Potato Soup, is a beloved comfort food that is both simple and flavorful. This soup features tender potatoes simmered in a rich broth with a variety of vegetables, often including carrots, celery, and onions. The addition of Polish sausage like kielbasa lends a smoky depth, while a touch of marjoram adds a unique herbal note. Zupa Ziemniaczana is traditionally finished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill for an extra touch of creaminess and freshness.
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the Polish sausage, potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, and marjoram to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves.
- To thicken the soup slightly (optional), whisk together a slurry of 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of flour. Slowly whisk the slurry into the soup while simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Zupa Ziemniaczana hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill (optional).
- Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and Polish sausage. You can also use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Polish Potato Soup (Zupa Ziemniaczana) Recipe
- Serves: 6 People
- Prepare Time: 10 min
- Cooking Time: 30 min
- Calories: 400
- Difficulty:
Easy
Zupa Ziemniaczana, also known as Polish Potato Soup, is a beloved comfort food that is both simple and flavorful. This soup features tender potatoes simmered in a rich broth with a variety of vegetables, often including carrots, celery, and onions. The addition of Polish sausage like kielbasa lends a smoky depth, while a touch of marjoram adds a unique herbal note. Zupa Ziemniaczana is traditionally finished with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill for an extra touch of creaminess and freshness.
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot with the bacon drippings. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the Polish sausage, potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, and marjoram to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves.
- To thicken the soup slightly (optional), whisk together a slurry of 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of flour. Slowly whisk the slurry into the soup while simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Zupa Ziemniaczana hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill (optional).
- Tips:
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and Polish sausage. You can also use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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