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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
dried mushrooms
3 cups hot water
1.5 cups hot water
bay leaf
all spice
peppercorns
salt
carrots
parsley root
leek
celery
6 cups water
pasta
1 teaspoon salt
heavy whipping 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

Wash dried mushrooms to remove sand.

2

Cover dried mushrooms with around 3 cups of hot water and soak for around 2 hours.

3

Transfer soaked mushrooms to a pot and add 1.5 cups of hot water.

4

Prepare another pot with bay leaf, all spice, peppercorns, salt, and add chopped carrots, parsley root, and celery.

5

Cover vegetables with around 6 cups of water and cook mushrooms and vegetables on medium-low heat for around 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

6

Strain the vegetables to obtain the stock and add the strained mushrooms to the stock.

7

Cook for another 15-20 minutes, checking seasoning and adding pepper as needed.

8

Prepare pasta in boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt, then add cooked pasta to the soup.

9

Take a small amount of soup and mix it with heavy whipping cream to warm it up, then slowly add it to the soup while mixing.

10

Keep on low heat for another 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potstrainer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Zupa GrzybowaMushroom Soup

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