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Pierogi Dill Soup

Creamy Pierogi Dill Soup for Cozy Comfort in 30 Minutes

This Pierogi Dill Soup is a comforting, quick meal perfect for hectic weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil or olive oil/butter as substitute
  • 12 ounces Kielbasa smoked sausage
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots as milder alternative
  • 2 medium Carrots or parsnips/sweet potatoes for variety
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sweet Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin optional
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 cups Savoy Cabbage or green cabbage/kale if needed
For Creaminess
  • 4 ounces Cheese Spread or cream cheese/heavy cream
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups Pierogi store-bought or homemade fillings
For Freshness
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill do not use dried dill
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the kielbasa into bite-sized pieces, peel and chop the carrots, and finely mince the garlic. Also, chop the onion and savoy cabbage, and roughly chop the fresh dill.
  2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the sliced kielbasa and cook for about 5 minutes until browned and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add more oil if necessary, then toss in the minced garlic, chopped onions, and carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the sweet paprika and ground cumin to the sautéed vegetables, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Once boiling, add the chopped savoy cabbage, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Uncover, stir in the cheese spread until melted. Increase heat, gently add the pierogi and cook until they float.
  7. Once floating, return the kielbasa to the pot, add chopped dill and season with black pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup can be customized with different ingredients based on pantry needs. Fresh ingredients provide the best flavor.

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