Kyselice - Czech Sour Soup

Ingredients

• 4 slices rye bread
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons dill
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients: Dice the potatoes, onion, and carrot. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and diced carrot to the pot. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the diced potatoes and stir for 2 minutes. Then pour in the 6 cups of vegetable broth.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

6. 6

   While the potatoes are cooking, tear the rye bread into small pieces and set aside.

7. 7

   Once the potatoes are tender, add the torn rye bread to the pot and stir well. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the bread to soften and infuse the soup with flavor.

8. 8

   Stir in 1 cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of chopped dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

9. 9

   Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with additional dill if desired.