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Polish Tomato Soup

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Polish tomato soup is a classic everyday soup made on meat and vegetable broth with added tomatoes. Soup can be prepared using canned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, or tomato purée depending on season. Balanced acidity and gentle creaminess are achieved by proper timing of tomato addition and finishing with cream. This soup is traditionally served with rice or pasta and tastes even better the next day.

By Karel R.
Total1 hr
Prep15 mins
Cook45 mins
Servings6
DifficultyBeginner

Preparation

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  1. Place chicken in a large pot and pour in cold water. Heat slowly and skim foam that forms on the surface so broth stays clear.

  2. Add peeled carrots parsley root celery root whole onion bay leaves and allspice. Lower heat and simmer gently for about 40 minutes until broth is aromatic and vegetables are soft.

  3. Remove onion bay leaves and allspice from pot. Take out chicken and vegetables if a smooth soup is preferred.

  4. Add canned tomatoes or tomato purée to hot broth. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes so acidity softens and tomato flavor blends with broth.

  5. Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Blending hot soup gives the best texture and even color.

  6. Add butter and pour in cream slowly while stirring. Heat gently without boiling so soup stays smooth and does not split.

  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust acidity if needed by simmering a bit longer rather than adding sugar.

  8. Serve hot with cooked rice or pasta added directly to the bowl. Sprinkle with chopped dill, parsley or basil. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Starting broth with cold water helps extract flavor gently.
Simmering tomatoes briefly before blending prevents sharp acidity.
Cream should be added at the end and heated gently.
Soup thickens slightly after resting and tastes deeper the next day.

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