Polish Sour Soup

If Barszcz is claimed by many as the national soup of Poland, then this delicacy is a very close second. Unlike Barszcz, whose roots are claimed by several Eastern European nations, many Poles believe that this soup’s origins are undeniably Polish. A distinctive feature is its somewhat sour flavor, though by no means unpleasant. The name comes from the soup starter, made of rye flour and water which lightly ferments or “sours” over a few days. Though this soup is seen in many