Polish Potato Soup
 
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The Polish Potato Soup or Zupa Ziemniaczana in Polish language has long been a custom food for all who lived in Poland. Polish food is rich in meat, especially beef, chicken, and pork; winter vegetables; as well as spices. This recipe provides whatever a traditional Polish food has. With its loaded spices that intensify the flavors blended together; its meaty, fragrant broth that would surely make your stomach growl; its nutritiously hearty carrots and potatoes; and its exquisite blend of sour cream and flour you will surely experience Polish delicacy in no time! Now, here’s how to make this wonderful Polish potato soup.
Serves: 14
Ingredients
  • 7 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 1½-inch cubes (2¾ pounds)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (9 oz)
  • 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced (3½ oz)
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped (12 oz)
  • 1½ quarts water (48 oz)
  • 2 cups broth of chicken, beef, or pork (16 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (1 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (1/2 oz)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (1 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream (9 oz)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, place the potatoes, carrots, celery and onion; add the water and broth, and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  2. Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and done.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture over medium to low heat, stirring constantly, until it boils.
  4. Stir in ¼ cup of the sour cream, stirring until smooth and evenly mixed; mix the remaining sour cream and the mixture into a boil while constantly stirring.
  5. Pour in the sour cream into the soup and simmer over medium heat; then reduce the heat bringing in to low, and boil for another 10 minutes.
  6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley, chives, or scallions on top.
  7. Enjoy!
Recipe by Mashed Potatoes Recipe at http://www.mashed-potatoes-recipe.com/polish-potato-soup/