Zupa Jarzynowa Recipe: An Easy Polish Soup

Almost every cuisine has some form of vegetable soup, and these vary depending on the available ingredients and culinary traditions of a county. The Polish vegetable soup is called zupa jarzynowa, and it typically contains potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower. However, the dish has many variations, and each zupa jarzynowa recipe uses different vegetables, such as cabbage and peas.

Our version of the dish is quick and easy to make, ideal for those on a budget, filled with nutrients, and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is a thin broth with chunky vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, celery, cauliflower, and cabbage. Here is our easy zupa jarzynowa recipe.

Useful Information About the Zupa Jarzynowa Recipe

Ingredients for the Zupa Jarzynowa Recipe

• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 sticks of celery, thinly sliced
• ½ cauliflower head, broken into small florets
• ½ green cabbage or spring greens, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of dried parsley
• 2 litres of stock
• Olive or vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

How to Make Zupa Jarzynowa

1. Add olive or vegetable oil to a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped potatoes, celery, and carrots to the pan, and cook for five minutes, stirring once.
3. Pour the vegetable stock over the vegetables, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the cauliflower, cabbage, and parsley, then cook for 10 minutes.
5. Season the zupa jarzynowa with salt and black pepper before serving.

Additional Tips

• If you are not a vegetarian, you can use chicken stock and add some shredded chicken to this Polish soup for a hearty meal.
• For a burst of sweetness and a touch of colour, add a couple of handfuls of frozen peas to the soup.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, remove half the soup and blend before returning to the pan with the vegetables and broth, then stir through. Alternatively, add a couple of teaspoons to a cup with a little water or melted butter and mix to a smooth paste before adding to the soup and stirring.
• Those who do not follow a dairy-free diet may like to add a splash of double cream to the zupa jarzynowa recipe for a thicker, creamier Polish vegetable soup.
• Create variations of the zupa jarzynowa recipe using alternative vegetables to suit your tastes. Other vegetables you may prefer to use are turnips, broccoli, swede, mushrooms, parsnip, and sweet potato.
• Dill is an alternative to parsley for flavouring this vegetable soup.
• Serve the Polish vegetable soup with the bread of your choice, or try it with Polish dumplings.
• You might also like our recipe for zupa grzybowa, a Polish mushroom soup, Polish pea and ham soup, or zupa pomidorowa, a Polish tomato soup.

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