Bramborova Polevka

Name: Bramborova Polevka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 celery root, diced; 1 onion, diced; 200g mushrooms, sliced; 1.5L vegetable broth; 200ml sour cream; 2 tbsp butter; Fresh parsley; Salt, pepper, marjoram

Bramborova polevka (BRAHM-boh-roh-vah POH-lef-kah)

Czech Potato Soup

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 258 kcal

A hearty, creamy potato soup enriched with root vegetables, mushrooms, and a swirl of sour cream.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 8.0g

Carbs 34.0g

Fat 10.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large pot ladle peeler

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: sour cream swirl, parsley, croutons

Accompaniments: dark bread

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 celery root, diced
1 onion, diced
200g mushrooms, sliced
1.5L vegetable broth
200ml sour cream
2 tbsp butter
Fresh parsley
Salt, pepper, marjoram

Instructions

1
Melt butter, saute onion until soft.
2
Add potatoes, carrots, celery root, and broth. Simmer 20 min.
3
Add mushrooms, cook 5 min more.
4
Mash some potatoes against the pot to thicken.
5
Stir in sour cream and marjoram. Season.
6
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Did You Know?

Every Czech grandmother claims her bramborova polevka is the best, and family recipes are guarded like state secrets.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
ladle
peeler

Garnishing

sour cream swirl, parsley, croutons

Accompaniments

dark bread

The Story Behind Bramborova Polevka

When potatoes became widely cultivated in Bohemia during the 18th century, potato soup quickly became a kitchen staple. Its simple ingredients and warming quality made it a mainstay of Czech home cooking, especially during cold Bohemian winters.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch 📜 Origins: 18th century

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