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Pierogi Dill Soup Recipe

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This comforting Pierogi Dill Soup combines the savory flavors of kielbasa, fresh vegetables, and tender pierogi in a flavorful broth enhanced with dill and cheese spread. It’s a hearty, quick-to-make soup perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 11 ounces kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into half-moons
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ head savoy cabbage, cored and chopped
  • 3 tbsp cheese spread, at room temperature
  • 12 pierogi (cheese and potato filling; add more if desired)
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Slice the kielbasa sausages, peel and cut the carrots into half-moons, mince the garlic clove, dice the onion, core and chop the cabbage, and chop the fresh dill to have everything ready.
  2. Brown the Kielbasa: Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add the sliced kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the kielbasa from the pot and set aside.
  3. Sauté Vegetables and Spices: In the same pot, add the minced garlic, diced onion, and carrots. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions are translucent and vegetables begin to soften. Stir in sweet paprika and ground cumin to coat the vegetables with rich flavor.
  4. Add Broth and Cabbage: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chopped savoy cabbage, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors and soften the cabbage.
  5. Incorporate Cheese Spread and Pierogi: Remove the lid and stir in the cheese spread until well combined. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the pierogi to the boiling soup. Cook until the pierogi start to float, which takes 3-5 minutes for fresh pierogi or up to 8 minutes if frozen.
  6. Finish the Soup: Turn off the heat and stir the browned kielbasa and chopped fresh dill into the soup. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting pierogi dill soup.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute kielbasa with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Fresh dill adds a bright herbal flavor; dried dill won’t give the same freshness.
  • Cheese spread helps to thicken the soup and add creaminess; cream cheese or sour cream can be alternatives.
  • If using frozen pierogi, add a few extra minutes to cooking time until they float to ensure thorough cooking.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt if needed, as kielbasa and broth can already be salty.

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