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Polish Żurek, Sour Rye Soup, Cauliflower Adapted

Poland's beloved sour soup, rebuilt with fermented pickle brine instead of rye starter.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz kiełbasa sliced
  • 4 oz bacon diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 6 cups chicken or pork broth
  • 3/4 cup dill pickle brine plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs halved
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  • Add kiełbasa and brown 3–4 minutes, then remove and set aside with the bacon.
  • Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Add broth and cauliflower florets, bringing to a simmer. Cook 10–12 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
  • Stir in pickle brine, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 more minutes and adjust sourness to taste.
  • Return bacon and kiełbasa to the pot.
  • Stir in sour cream just before serving.
  • Ladle into bowls and top each with a halved hard-boiled egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g
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