Description
Creamy Potato & Dill Soup (‘Koperkowa’) is a warm, comforting dish that embodies the essence of Polish home cooking. This delightful soup combines tender potatoes with fragrant fresh dill and rich cream, creating a velvety texture that’s perfect for chilly evenings or as a starter for special occasions. With its simple preparation, this soup is not only delicious but also nutritious and versatile, allowing you to adjust ingredients based on what you have at hand. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 medium onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 14 oz young potatoes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 32–35 oz vegetable or meat-based stock
- 7–9 oz heavy cream
- 1 large bunch fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the vegetables. Grate the carrot.
- In a pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and grated carrots; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in stock and bring to a near-boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
- Blend one cup of the soup with heavy cream until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in chopped dill, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg