Żurek is one of the traditional soups of Polish cuisine. While it's commonly enjoyed during Easter, there's nothing stopping you from indulging in its delicious taste and deep aroma any time. It’s a great idea for a Sunday family dinner. How do you prepare old-fashioned żurek? You’ll need sourdough and smoked meat.
Old Polish Żurek - With This Recipe, the Classic Sourdough Soup Will Turn Out Just Like in the Old Days
Żurek with white sausage and hard-boiled eggs is not only exceptionally tasty but also filling—one serving will leave you satisfied for hours. Preparing this classic soup might seem a bit complicated, but it's actually quite simple. Just follow our instructions. Good luck!
Ingredients:
- 250 g of sausage
- 200 g of 18% sour cream
- 500 ml of sourdough
- 1.5 liters of water
- 2 onions
- Smoked bone
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- Soup vegetables (carrot, celery, parsley root, leek)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons of horseradish
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- A handful of allspice berries
- A few black peppercorns
- Pepper and salt to taste
Traditional Żurek with Smoked Meat and White Sausage. Preparation Method
Start by preparing the broth for the żurek. In a pot, place the chopped smoked bone along with the soup vegetables and garlic. Cover everything with cold water. When the broth begins to boil, add the spices and herbs: marjoram, bay leaves, allspice, and peppercorns. Cook everything over medium heat for about 30-40 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions, and slice the white sausage into thick pieces. Place the chopped ingredients in a heated pan with oil and sauté them for a few minutes, then add them to the cooked broth. Cook everything together for another five minutes, then pour in the sour cream mixed with the sourdough.
Stir and bring to a boil. Finally, season the soup with pepper, salt, and grated horseradish. After mixing, remove the pot from the heat. Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters and add them to the aromatic dish. You can also enhance it further with a bit of chopped parsley. Enjoy your meal!
