Vegetables such as cabbage or potatoesthese are mandatory ingredients of many Polish dishes. Until recently, meatless, vegetable soups were considered dishes for the poorest. Today, there are very healthy proposals for dinner. In the article below we will tell you how to make a scype. This soup can resemble a soup, a potato, and some even a soup. The name of the dish is most likely derived from the word “scalp”, i.e. grate.
The basis of nutrition in Polish villages for years were vegetables from the field, such as cabbage or potatoes. Hence, there was probably the conviction that Lesser Poland Scypie, or soup based on buttermilk or milk, wheat flour, cabbage and potatoes, She was often called a poor dish. In fact, if you want to prepare a cheap and at the same time filling dinner, this dish will work great.
It is worth adding, however, that these inexpensive ingredients hide the true richness of health -promoting substances. Cabbage is above all an excellent source of fiber food, which is extremely important for intestinal health. It supports digestion, full, improves intestinal microflora, and also helps to ensure normal sugar and blood cholesterol levels. In white cabbage you will also find vitamin A, B6, C, E or K, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron and calcium. This vegetable is great for the circulatory system, It helps regulate blood pressure and get too high a level of “bad” cholesterol. It also has a beneficial effect on the nervous and immune system, has anti -cancer properties, and strengthens hair and nails. What’s more, The cabbage is low in calorieswill be a great choice for people on a reduction diet.
There are also potatoes in Scyp, they are a very good source of potassium, which It helps to ensure normal blood pressure. Also contain fiber, vitamin C and those from group B, and a series of minerals, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, copper, iodine or manganese. It is also worth adding that cooked potatoes are one of those products that show a high satiety index.
In the original recipe for scype You will not find carrots, but it is worth adding it to diversify its taste a bit. To prepare a delicious soup inspired by the Lesser Poland Scypie, you will need:
- ½ of the head of smaller, white cabbage,
- 4 potatoes,
- 1 carrot,
- 1 l of milk,
- approx. 1.5 liters of water,
- 2 tablespoons of butter,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- ½ bundle of dill,
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons of flour for soup thickening.
Start with washing vegetables, then cut the potatoes and carrots into cubes and chop the cabbage finely. Pour milk and water into the pot. Reduce heat, add a teaspoon of salt, add the cabbage and cook until it softens a bit, about half an hour. Then add potatoes and carrots, cook until the vegetables are soft, it takes about 15-20 minutes. At the end of cooking the soup, add butter, season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add garlic squeezed through the press. If the soup is too rare, you can thicken it with flour mixed in a small amount of water. Cook for a while. Finally, add chopped dill. Serve the ready soup with a slice of bread.
Sources: Teragotzie.pl, onet.pl/styl-zycia
