Zupa Ziemniaczana Recipe

zupa Ziemniaczana (polish Potato Soup)

posted By Olga At Recipegoldmine.com 3/28/02 8:34:13 Am

this Is A Hearty Creamy Soup Is Simple, But Has A Surprisingly Rich Flavor. Instead Of The Sour Cream, Milk Can Be Used, But Sour Cream Tastes Much Better.

7 Medium Potatoes (2 3/4 Pounds), Peeled
    And Cut Into 1- To 1 1/2-inch Cubes
3 Medium Carrots (9 Ounces), Peeled And Thinly Sliced
3 Celery Stalks (3 1/2 Ounces), Thinly Sliced
1 Large Onion (12 Ounces), Peeled And Chopped
1 1/2 Quarts (48 Ounces) Water
2 Cups (16 Ounces) Broth (chicken, Beef Or Pork)
2 Tablespoons (1 Ounce) Butter
2 Tablespoons (1/2 Ounce) Unbleached All-purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 Cup (9 Ounces) Sour Cream Or 1 (8 Ounce) Container

place The Potatoes, Carrots, Celery And Onion Into A Large Pot. Add The Water And Broth, And Cover The Pot With A Tight-fitting Lid. Cook The Soup Over Medium Heat For 30 Minutes, Or Until The Vegetables Are Tender.

melt The Butter In A Small Saucepan. Stir In The Flour, Salt, And Pepper. Cook The Mixture Over Medium-low Heat, Stirring Constantly, Until It Bubbles. Add 1/4 Cup Of The Sour Cream, Stirring Till Smooth, Then Add The Remaining Sour Cream And Bring The Mixture To A Boil, Stirring Constantly. Stir The Sour Cream Into The Soup. Bring It To A Simmer Over Medium Heat, Reduce The Heat To Low, And Simmer For 10 Minutes.

serve The Soup Hot, Garnished With Chopped Parsley, Chives, Or Scallions, If Desired.

yield: About 14 Cups, 9 To 10 Generous Servings.





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