Bramboračka – Czech Potato Soup
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Bramboračka – Czech Potato Soup
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Try this Czech potato soup, known as "bramboračka" or "bramborová polévka" in the Czech Republic. It is a hearty, traditional soup packed with root vegetables, mushrooms, and more.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium onions finely chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 3 and ½ ounces celeriac root peeled and diced
- 1 medium parsley root peeled and diced
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 handful dried mushrooms ideally European varieties
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ¾ tick unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups water (or vegetable broth), lukewarm
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley greens chopped
- 1 Tablespoon dried marjoram
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds crushed
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- salt
Instructions
- Make ahead: Clean and peel the vegetables (1 large carrot, 1 medium parsley root, 3 and ½ ounces celeriac root, 4 medium potatoes). Cut them into ½-inch cubes. Peel and mince 3 cloves garlic. Peel and finely chop 3 medium onions. Grind ½ teaspoon caraway seeds coarsely either in a grinder or by hand in a mortar.
- Soak 1 handful dried mushrooms in 1 ¼ cups water, bring to a boil, and gently simmer for about 10 minutes. Reserve the mushroom stock for later.
- Heat a Dutch oven or a thick-bottomed soup pot over medium heat and melt in ¾ stick unsalted butter. Add the root vegetables (carrot, parsley root, celery—not the onion yet).
- Fry the vegetables until lightly golden (5-8 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes while stirring.
- Reduce the heat to one-third and start making the roux. Add ⅓ cup all-purpose flour to the vegetables and fry for about a minute, until the veggies are coated with flour and lightly golden. Stir frequently to prevent the flour from scorching. Add crushed caraway seeds and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Stir well.
- Add about a cup of lukewarm water or vegetable broth and whisk to prevent lumps. Add the remaining liquid and stir. Salt to taste, turn up the heat, cover and bring to a boil.
- Once the soup starts to boil, add the cubed potatoes and boil gently for 10 minutes. Then add the chopped garlic, soaked mushrooms and about 1 cup of reserved mushroom stock. Reduce heat and let cook covered for about 5-7 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- The last step is to add the 1 Tablespoon dried marjoram. Rub the marjoram with your fingers before adding it to release its essential oils. Cook for another 1 minute, then remove the bramboracka soup from the heat.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Stir in 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley greens, chopped.
Notes
- HOW TO SERVE:
- The basic recipe makes 4 servings.
- HOW TO SERVE: This potato soup is very filling and can be served either as a first course for a light lunch or as a stand-alone meal with a slice of fresh crusty bread. For a nice presentation and a little extra flavor, garnish each bowl of soup with chopped green parsley.
- I find that this soup tastes even better the next day, when the flavors have developed. Just heat it up in a small pot on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Potassium
1333mg
(38%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3209IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1333mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3209IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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