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Polish Dill Soup

Creamy Polish Dill Soup: A Comforting Vegetarian Hug

This Polish Dill Soup is a comforting, creamy vegetarian dish made with fragrant dill, potatoes, and carrots.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or vegetable oil for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Onion can be swapped with leeks
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 2 medium Carrots or other root vegetables
  • 2 stalks Scallions or chives
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram or thyme/oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric omit if unavailable
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg or cinnamon
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
For the Soup
  • 4 cups Waxy Potatoes like Red Bliss or fingerlings
  • 1 cup Frozen Green Peas or fresh peas
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Full Fat Sour Cream or heavy cream alternative
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill fresh is a must

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the ingredients: wash and peel potatoes and carrots, dice them, and chop onions, garlic, scallions, and dill.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: melt butter in pot, add onions and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the vegetables: stir in carrots and scallions, cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the seasonings: add salt, pepper, marjoram, turmeric, nutmeg, and bay leaf; mix in potatoes and peas.
  5. Add the broth and boil: pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
  6. Stir in the creamy elements: remove from heat, stir in sour cream and dill until well combined.
  7. Final cooking phase: return to low heat, cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve and garnish: ladle soup into bowls, garnish with remaining dill, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days; freeze for up to 3 months, thaw in the fridge before reheating.

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