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Polish Potato Soup (Kartoflanka)

Polish Potato Soup (Kartoflanka)
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A hearty and comforting Polish potato soup, Kartoflanka is simple to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add potatoes, vegetable broth, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and marjoram.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf.
  6. Stir in sour cream and heat gently without boiling.
  7. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, blend half the soup before adding sour cream.
  • Add cooked sausage or beef bacon for extra flavor if desired.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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