Description
Zupa koperkowa, a traditional Polish dill soup, offers creamy comfort with its delicate herbal notes. Cool summer afternoons welcome this light yet satisfying recipe that connects diners to Polish culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (950 ml) chicken broth
- 10 oz (285 g) waxy potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions (white and light green parts), chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) frozen green peas
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tbsps full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 4 tbsps chopped fresh dill (divided)
Instructions
- Flavor Foundation: Peel and dice potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into uniform cubes while finely chopping fresh dill for a harmonious base.
- Aromatic Infusion: Melt butter in a large pot, sautéing garlic and onions until translucent, releasing their delicate fragrance and creating a rich flavor base.
- Vegetable Symphony: Add carrots, scallions, and a medley of spices (marjoram, turmeric, nutmeg, salt, pepper, bay leaf) to develop a complex and robust taste profile.
- Liquid Transformation: Introduce potatoes, frozen peas, and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables become tender.
- Creamy Elevation: Whisk sour cream into the soup, incorporating most of the fresh dill and allowing the mixture to thicken for an additional 5 minutes, creating a luxurious texture.
- Final Flourish: Adjust seasoning to taste, then serve in warm bowls, garnishing with remaining dill for a vibrant and appetizing presentation that celebrates the soup’s Polish heritage.
Notes
- Chop Uniformly: Ensure precise, even-sized vegetable cuts for consistent cooking and texture throughout the soup.
- Layer Flavors Gradually: Sauté aromatics like garlic and onions first to develop a deep, rich flavor foundation before adding other ingredients.
- Control Simmering Carefully: Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent cream from curdling and to allow vegetables to soften without breaking down completely.
- Garnish Strategically: Reserve fresh dill for final garnish to preserve its bright, herbal flavor and add a vibrant visual appeal to the finished soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg