Zupa Ogorkowa (Dill Pickle Soup)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 6
Zupa Ogorkowa (Dill Pickle Soup)
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

110 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 quarts water
2 1/2 lbs pork spareribs
2 medium carrots , sliced
2 stalks celery , diced
2 bay leaves
10 peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium potatoes , peeled , quartered and sliced
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
4 medium dill pickles , peeled and grated
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sour cream
pickle juice ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
450
Sugar
4g
Fat
30g
Zupa Ogorkowa, or Dill Pickle Soup, is a traditional Polish soup that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for cold winter days. The soup is made with pork spareribs, potatoes, carrots, celery, and dill pickles. The spareribs are simmered in water with the vegetables and then the pickles are added towards the end of the cooking process. The soup is finished with sour cream and pickle juice, which gives it a tangy taste. It is usually served with a side of bread or a hearty salad. This soup is a comfort food that is loved by many.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring water, pork spareribs, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
2.Reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
3.Remove spareribs and set aside. Remove bay leaves.
4.Add potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes,
5.In a separate pan, melt butter and add grated pickles. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6.Add flour to the pickle mixture and stir well. Add a ladleful of soup broth to the pickle mixture and stir until smooth.
7.Stir the pickle mixture back into the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
8.Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and pickle juice (if using). Serve hot.

PROS

This soup is hearty and flavorful, with a unique tangy taste from the dill pickles.

It can be enjoyed as a main course or as a starter.

It is a great way to use up leftover pork spareribs.

CONS

The soup is high in sodium due to the use of salt and pickles.

It is high in calories and fat due to the use of pork spareribs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The soup contains vegetables such as carrots and celery, which are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
The dill pickles used in the soup may have probiotic benefits for gut health and may help to regulate blood sugar levels.

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