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Polish Christmas Mushroom Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Poland, this Mushroom Soup is traditionally served on Christmas Eve as part of the Wigilia dinner, which features twelve meatless dishes. The soup symbolizes abundance and is cherished for its comforting flavors during the cold winter months. Today, it is enjoyed not only during the holidays but also as a beloved dish throughout the year, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Polish cuisine.

PolishPLstarter
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 large carrot
1 piece of celery root
1 piece of leek
1/2 small onion
wild mushrooms (1.5 cups soaking water)
bay leaves
peppercorns
allspice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cream

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

fresh mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

1

Start with 6 cups of water in a pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

2

For a richer broth, add a large carrot, a piece of celery root, a piece of leek, and half of a small onion that has been burnt on a dry pan.

3

Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice to the pot.

4

Soak wild mushrooms overnight and add them to the pot along with their soaking water after straining it to remove any sand.

5

Cook the broth with the vegetables and mushrooms for 30 minutes.

6

Remove the vegetables from the broth and dice the mushrooms into strips before returning them to the pot.

7

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of cream to the soup to make it creamy.

8

Let the soup sit overnight for better flavor before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Zupa GrzybowaMushroom Soup

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