Zhurek
Description
Żurek is also known as white borscht. Thanks to the potatoes (as you'll learn below), it acquires a white hue. This soup is very filling and delicious. It is traditionally considered a festive dish, but in fact, you can prepare it anytime. It can easily serve as a complete, standalone meal. I make it in a large pot, which is enough for our family for two days. So, here is the żurek recipe for your attention. I wish you well :) Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Cut the bacon into small cubes and place in a heated pan, previously adding your preferred frying oil. Fry for about five minutes, until the fat becomes translucent.
- 2
Step 2
Add chopped onion to the meat and sauté until the onion becomes soft, about five minutes. Then pour in chicken broth and water. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
- 3
Step 3
Peel and chop all the vegetables. However, place the potatoes, cut into small cubes, separately.
- 4
Step 4
Add all the vegetables (except potatoes) and cook for another 30 minutes. Then add finely chopped ham to the soup and cook for another 10 minutes.
- 5
Step 5
As soon as you put the vegetables into the pot, pour water over the potatoes in a separate saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook until they become tender.
- 6
Step 6
Drain the water from the potatoes. Take a few potato pieces and mash them into a puree. Then add all the potatoes to the soup. The puree will thicken the soup and give it a white tint. Add horseradish and stir again. Cook for a little longer. And your soup is ready! Garnish it with boiled eggs.