Description
Polish Dill Soup is a comforting and flavorful traditional Eastern European dish featuring a medley of vegetables simmered in aromatic chicken broth, enriched with full-fat sour cream and fresh dill. This hearty soup combines tender potatoes, carrots, peas, and scallions with fragrant spices for a warm and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 waxy potatoes, peeled and diced (about 10 oz)
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 scallions, white and light green parts, chopped
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh dill, divided
- 1 bay leaf
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 tbsp full fat sour cream, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots. Chop the white and light green parts of the scallions. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh dill. Organizing all ingredients ensures smooth cooking.
- Sautéing Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Then stir in diced carrots and chopped scallions and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften the vegetables.
- Add Spices: Mix in salt, black pepper, dried marjoram, ground turmeric, ground nutmeg, and the bay leaf. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices, enhancing the soup’s flavor profile.
- Add Main Vegetables and Broth: Add diced potatoes and frozen peas to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmering: Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated, then add 3 tablespoons of chopped dill. Cook the soup uncovered for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining chopped dill for a fresh herbal finish. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting traditional Polish dish.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes to maintain their shape during cooking.
- Allow sour cream to reach room temperature before adding to prevent curdling.
- Fresh dill added at the end preserves its bright flavor and aroma.
- This soup can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Keywords: Polish Dill Soup, traditional Polish soup, vegetable soup, chicken broth soup, dill recipe, comforting soup, sour cream soup
