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Polish Dill Soup

Hearty Polish Dill Soup for Comfort on Chilly Days

Delight in the cozy flavors of Polish Dill Soup, a vegetarian dish that evokes warm memories and comfort on chilly days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 medium brown onion or shallots as a substitute
  • 2-3 cloves garlic or use garlic powder (1/8 teaspoon per clove)
  • 2-3 medium carrots or other root vegetables like parsnips
  • 2-3 stalks scallions or leeks as a substitute
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or thyme or oregano as alternatives
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ensure freshness for best results
  • 1 bay leaf remove before serving
Hearty Ingredients
  • 2-3 medium waxy potatoes such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss; avoid starchy potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen green peas or fresh peas if available
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
Creaminess
  • ½ cup full-fat sour cream or heavy cream; temper before adding
  • ½ cup fresh dill use generously; substitute with parsley in a pinch

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and dice 2-3 waxy potatoes and 2-3 carrots into small, even pieces. Chop 1 brown onion, 2-3 garlic cloves, and a handful of fresh dill while slicing 2-3 scallions.
Cook Base
  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Once melted and bubbly, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Incorporate the diced carrots and scallions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Seasoning
  1. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram, ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1 bay leaf into the pot.
  2. Let the spices meld for about 1 minute.
Combine Veggies
  1. Add the prepared potatoes and 1 cup of frozen green peas to the pot after bringing it to a rapid boil.
  2. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and increase the heat to high.
Simmer
  1. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Finish
  1. After 15 minutes, stir in ½ cup of full-fat sour cream and 3 tablespoons of the chopped fresh dill. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the creamy Polish Dill Soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining dill. Serve warm alongside crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh dill for the best flavor. Consider customizing with rice, pasta, or meatballs for a heartier dish.

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