Description
This Easy Cabbage Soup with Dill, known as Polish Summer Kapusniak, is a light and flavorful vegetable soup featuring tender young cabbage, potatoes, and aromatic dill. Perfect for a refreshing and wholesome meal, this recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps to create a comforting soup ideal for any season.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- ½ head of young cabbage, chopped
- 1 leek, chopped
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into slices or cubes
- 2 celery stalks, cut into slices
- 4 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- ⅓ cup dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onions and leeks: Add the chopped onions and leeks to the melted butter and cook for about 5 minutes until they become soft and translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add carrots and celery: Stir in the chopped carrots and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes to slightly soften them and enhance their flavors.
- Add potatoes and cabbage: Incorporate the cubed potatoes and chopped cabbage into the pot, stirring to combine all the vegetables evenly.
- Pour in broth and simmer: Pour the 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth over the vegetables. Cover the pot and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and cooked through.
- Season the soup: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed to balance the flavors.
- Add fresh dill: Stir in the chopped dill thoroughly to infuse the soup with its fresh, herbal aroma.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm for a delightful and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Use young cabbage for a tender texture and sweeter flavor.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth for a richer taste.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Fresh dill adds the authentic flavor but dried dill can be used if fresh is unavailable, using half the quantity.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Keywords: cabbage soup, Polish soup, kapusniak, summer soup, dill soup, healthy soup, vegetable soup, easy soup recipe
