RCI-SP.003.0745.001
Zagorska Juha od Krumpira
Potato soup Zagorje-style Zagorska juha od krumpira
Prep30 min
Cook360 min
Total390 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- .5 lb (700 g) potatoes1 unit
- 2 oz
- (50 g) smoked bacon2 oz
- 2 cloves
- fl. oz (200 ml) smetana8 unit
- of the following mixed spices:1 tablespoon
- 1 unit
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- 1 unit
- sweet red paprika and flour1 unit
- – 40 fl. oz (1 l) water35 unit
Method
1
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes, then mince the garlic and finely chop the fresh parsley. Set all prepared ingredients aside.
10 minutes
2
Melt the margarine in a large pot over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
3 minutes
3
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them with the margarine and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, marjoram, and add the bay leaf.
2 minutes
4
Pour in enough water or pork broth to fully cover the potatoes and bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
8 minutes
5
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the potatoes until completely tender and beginning to break down slightly into the broth.
20 minutes
6
Add a splash of vinegar to the soup and stir well, adjusting the quantity to achieve a gentle, pleasant tang that balances the earthiness of the potatoes.
2 minutes
7
Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
2 minutes
8
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley before serving.