Description
Polish Dill Soup, or Zupa Koperkowa, is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for chilly weather. This delightful soup combines tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and the aromatic freshness of dill, all brought together with a splash of sour cream for a velvety finish. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but it also offers a nutritious meal option that is naturally gluten-free. Whether served as a light lunch or paired with crusty bread for dinner, this versatile soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 scallions, chopped (white and light green parts)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 waxy potatoes, diced (about 10 oz)
- ½ cup frozen green peas
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 4 tbsp full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh dill (divided)
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes and carrots; chop the onion, scallions, and dill; and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and scallions; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, dried marjoram, turmeric, nutmeg, and bay leaf; mix well.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, frozen peas, and chicken broth; bring to a boil then simmer covered for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in sour cream and 3 tablespoons of dill; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with remaining dill as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg