Sytocha Polish Regional Soup

Peel potatoes and cut them into medium chunks. Cutting evenly allows potatoes to cook at the same rate as groats.

Place potatoes in a pot and add buckwheat groats. Pour in enough water to fully cover ingredients. Add a pinch of salt.

Cook over medium heat until potatoes are very soft and groats fully cooked. Water should reduce but not fully evaporate. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Dice the bacon into small cubes, fry until crispy, and set aside on a plate.

While potatoes and groats cook peel onion and dice finely. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion slowly until soft and lightly golden. Gentle frying brings out sweetness without bitterness.

Add sautéed onion to pot with potatoes and groats. Mix thoroughly and cook together a few more minutes so flavors combine.

Season with salt to taste. Texture should be thick creamy and spoonable. If preferred, you can use a hand blender to blend everything until smooth and evenly combined. Soup will be hot, do it carefully.

Serve hot. Sprinkle chopped green onion and bacon on top just before serving for freshness and mild bite. ENJOY!