Description
Polish culinary magic shines through this creamy potato dill soup, blending delicate herbs with comforting potatoes. Smooth flavors and traditional techniques invite home chefs to savor Warsaw’s heartwarming classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 litres (5 cups) vegetable stock
- 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 125 ml (½ cup) double cream
- 1 bunch dill, chopped (about 30 g or 1 packed cup)
- 2 medium carrots, cut into rounds
- 40 g (2 tbsps) unsalted butter
- 6 spring onions with large bulbs, white and light green parts only, chopped
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over low heat, creating a golden foundation for the soup.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add spring onions and carrots, cooking until softened and aromatic, developing a rich flavor base for approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Build Soup Base: Introduce cubed potatoes and vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover partially to preserve moisture and nutrients.
- Cook Potatoes: Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes become tender, easily pierced with a fork, developing a creamy consistency.
- Cream Integration: Carefully temper the cream by gradually mixing hot soup liquid into a separate bowl, preventing potential curdling. Slowly reincorporate the cream mixture into the soup, stirring consistently to maintain a silky texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate nutmeg, salt, freshly ground pepper, and chopped fresh dill. Allow the ingredients to meld together for 2-3 minutes, intensifying the soup’s aromatic profile.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasonings to taste, ensuring a balanced and vibrant flavor. Serve piping hot, optionally garnishing with delicate fresh dill sprigs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Curdling: Temper cream gradually by adding hot soup liquid slowly to avoid unwanted texture separation.
- Potato Perfection: Cut potatoes into uniform cubes for even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the soup.
- Herb Freshness: Use fresh dill right before serving to maximize its delicate flavor and aromatic qualities.
- Low and Slow: Simmer gently to preserve vegetable nutrients and develop a rich, layered flavor profile in the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 487 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg