Description
Polish dill soup celebrates traditional Eastern European comfort cooking with fresh dill and tangy sour cream. Creamy, zesty broth promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10 ounces (285 grams) waxy potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions (white and light green parts), chopped
- ½ cup frozen green peas
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tablespoons full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the base ingredients by carefully peeling and dicing potatoes and carrots into uniform cubes. Finely mince the onion, garlic, and fresh dill, ensuring a delicate and consistent texture.
- Heat butter in a spacious cooking vessel over gentle warmth. Introduce minced garlic and chopped onions, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for approximately one minute.
- Incorporate diced carrots and sliced scallions into the buttery mixture. Gently sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Sprinkle in the fragrant blend of marjoram, turmeric, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and bay leaf, creating a rich and complex flavor profile for the soup.
- Add diced potatoes and frozen peas to the vegetable medley. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients, then elevate the heat to maximize rapid boiling.
- Once bubbling vigorously, reduce the temperature to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and allow the vegetables to soften and meld their flavors for approximately 15 minutes.
- Carefully whisk sour cream into the soup, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency. Fold in most of the chopped fresh dill, reserving a small portion for garnishing.
- Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken slightly and the flavors to intensify.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with remaining fresh dill for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Authentic Polish comfort food that warms the soul with its creamy texture and aromatic herbs.
- Quick one-pot meal that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience.
- Perfectly balanced flavors from marjoram, turmeric, and fresh dill create a unique herbal profile.
- Frozen peas and seasonal vegetables make this soup nutritious and easy to prepare year-round.
- Sour cream adds a luxurious richness that elevates the soup’s overall taste and smoothness.
- Best served immediately while hot, with extra fresh dill for a vibrant garnish and added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg