How to Make Authentic Polish Pickle Soup (Zupa Orgorkowa) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polish cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, and one of the most beloved traditional soups is Zupa Ogorkowa, or Polish Pickle Soup. This soup is a symbol of comfort and warmth in Polish households and is often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings.

Authentic Polish Pickle Soup is a creamy, tangy, and savory soup that is made with common ingredients found in Polish kitchens. The star of this soup is the pickles, which give the soup its distinctive flavor ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
  • 5 cups water, or as needed to cover
  • ½ small head green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch ground thyme
  • 1 pinch dried marjoram
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 small dill pickles, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place chicken legs in a large pot and cover with water. Add cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, parsley, garlic, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cover pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 1 hour. Transfer 1 cup chicken and vegetable broth to a saucepan. Heat broth and pickles over medium-low for about 15 minutes. Return pickle broth to large pot.
  • Mix flour and sour cream in a bowl. Stir into soup; bring to a boil until thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 425mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 440mg