Description
Creamy Potato & Dill Soup (‘Koperkowa’) is a heartwarming Polish classic that combines the creamy richness of potatoes and heavy cream with the fresh, vibrant taste of dill. This delightful soup is perfect for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or as a comforting starter. With just 35 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can easily whip up this dish that is both nourishing and satisfying.
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
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and dice the onion, potatoes, and carrots.
- In a pot over medium-low heat, melt butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and grated carrots; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the stock to cover the vegetables; bring to a gentle boil then simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
- Blend a cup of hot 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.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like extra dill or cheese flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding different vegetables such as leeks or peas for added flavor and nutrition. For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use vegetable stock.