Polish Potato Soup

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 50 mins

Total time: 1 hour

Serves: 14

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.

Ingredients

7 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes (2 3/4 pounds)
3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (9 oz)
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced (3 1/2 oz)
1 large onion, peeled and chopped (12 oz)
1 1/2 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)
1/2 teaspoon salt (1 g)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream (9 oz)

Instructions

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.
Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and done.
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.
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.
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.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped parsley, chives, or scallions on top.
Enjoy!