Zupa Ogorkowa

Name: Zupa Ogorkowa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 8 cup beef broth; 1.5 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks; 0.5 cup pearl barley; 1 lb potatoes, diced; 2/3 medium carrots, sliced; 0.5 medium onion, diced; 1 cup dill pickle spears, chopped; 0.5 cup pickle juice; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

A traditional Polish dill pickle soup with a rich beef broth, barley, and tangy dill pickles. This hearty and comforting soup is uniquely Polish and deeply satisfying.

90 minMediumServes 8215 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cup beef broth
1.5 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
0.5 cup pearl barley
1 lb potatoes, diced
2/3 medium carrots, sliced
0.5 medium onion, diced
1 cup dill pickle spears, chopped
0.5 cup pickle juice
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
0.5 cup sour cream
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a large pot, bring 8 cup beef broth to a boil. Add the 1.5 lb cut into chunks beef stew meat and return to a simmer.
2

Skim any foam that rises to the surface, then add 0.5 cup pearl barley, 0.5 medium diced onion, and 2/3 medium sliced carrots.
3

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the beef is nearly tender.
4

Add 1 lb diced potatoes and continue simmering for 15 to 20 minutes until both the potatoes and beef are very tender.
5

Stir in 1 cup chopped dill pickle spears, 0.5 cup pickle juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
6

Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7

Remove from heat and stir in 0.5 cup sour cream until well combined.
8

Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste.
9

Serve hot in bowls.

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What is Zupa Ogorkowa?

A traditional Polish dill pickle soup with a rich beef broth, barley, and tangy dill pickles. This hearty and comforting soup is uniquely Polish and deeply satisfying. This reference files it under Polish soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 90 minutes start to finish.

What should Zupa Ogorkowa look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until both the potatoes and beef are very tender.

Can I make Zupa Ogorkowa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Zupa Ogorkowa is 0.5 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Zupa Ogorkowa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Zupa Ogorkowa is 0.5 cup pearl barley. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Zupa Ogorkowa keep?

Refrigerate Zupa Ogorkowa for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The barley will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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