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Krupnik

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Krupnik is a traditional Polish soup built around pearl barley, vegetables, and a meat or mushroom broth. Common additions include carrots, potatoes, parsley root, celery, onion, and pieces of pork or poultry, although recipes vary by household and region. It is a thick, filling soup suited to cold weather, with the barley providing both texture and body.

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What is Polish krupnik made from?

Krupnik is a thick Polish soup made with pearl barley or barley groats, vegetables, and meat or mushroom broth. Potatoes, carrots, parsley root, celery, and onion are common ingredients. [Soup reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krupnik_%28soup%29)

Why is krupnik so thick and filling?

Pearl barley and potatoes give the broth body as they simmer. The name comes from the old Polish word krupy, referring to groats or grains.

Can krupnik be made with mushrooms instead of meat?

Yes. Mushroom broth and extra mushrooms are common in meatless versions, while other households use pork, poultry, or a soup bone for a richer broth.

Is krupnik also the name of a drink?

Yes. In Poland, Krupnik can also refer to a honey-spiced alcoholic liqueur, while the catalog item is the barley soup. The surrounding words and food context distinguish the two.

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