Traditional Polish Zurek Soup
Zurek is a wonderfully tangy and hearty Polish sour rye soup made from fermented rye flour starter that gives it a distinctive sharp flavor. It is traditionally served with hard-boiled eggs and slices of white sausage making it a complete and satisfying meal.
A sour fermented rye soup served with boiled egg and Polish sausage for a bold traditional breakfast or lunch.
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Instructions
Build the Broth
Pour the broth into a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic along with a bay leaf and a few allspice berries. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow the aromatics to infuse for 10 minutes.
Add the Rye Starter
Slowly whisk in the sour rye starter or zurek liquid into the simmering broth making sure to add it gradually so it does not curdle. Stir constantly and simmer for another 10 minutes to develop the signature sour flavor.
Add the Sausage
Add the sliced white kielbasa to the pot and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sausage is heated through and the flavors have melded beautifully together. Season with salt, white pepper, and marjoram to taste.
Finish and Serve
Whisk in the sour cream gradually off the heat to prevent curdling then ladle the soup into bowls. Place two hard-boiled egg halves in each bowl and serve immediately with freshly baked rye bread.
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