Do you remember my Kung Fu Panda Soup I made last year? I have served the Kung Fu Soup many times and guess what? I have one child that has decided that he does not like Potstickers anymore. Nice. Just when I think, “Good, I finally have something that ALL three kids like,” one changes his mind. Drives me nuts really. So it came to me that that certain child does like pierogi and as far I can remember the other two like them too. So I am creating this soup all over again with pierogi. A very simple soup that can be jazzed up with a dollop of sour cream, grated cheese, and bacon or served simply as is. Or try slicing kielbasa into it for a more complete meal, need vegetables? Add a bag of shredded cabbage and simmer for about 10 minutes. Either way it does make for a nice wintertime soup.
Pierogi Soup
2 pounds potato and onion frozen pierogi, I used Mrs. T’s
3 T. butter
1/3 cup water
3 green onions, sliced, green parts only
6 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
crumbled cooked bacon
sour cream
grated cheddar cheese
In a large skillet with fitted lid, place pierogi, water and butter. Place lid on top and cook over med-high heat until pierogi are steamed through. Remove lid and let the water cook off. Turning pierogi often let them fry in the remaining butter until golden and crispy. Add broth and onion slices. Heat through until hot. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately with suggested toppings. Serves 6.
CAUTION: This is very comforting soup.
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Robin Sue
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//So it came to me that that certain child does like pierogi and as far I can remember the other two like them too. //
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Everytime I see pierogi's on TV, I wish I had a Slavic grandmother living next door who made them once a week. Never thought about getting them frozen. I'll have to buy a batch and try them in the soup and some other ways.
I will definitely be giving this a try. We have had the kung fu panda soup on a regular basis as well. But mostly because I love it.
I'm just in awe of how you take things I look at on a regular basis and turn them into something wonderful, like this soup. I love pierogi and never entertained the thought of turning it into soup. Love it.
Oh, I wish I did live close enough to go to your classes! Alas, not quite that close.
Oh sugar-I almost bought some tonight at the store! I'll have to go back so I can make this!
No need for the warning…it was clear to me from the start that this was a very comforting dish. Keep your sense of humor…that's the only way to survive raising children!!
haHA–i like the disclaimer! heaven forbid one become too comforted!
Robin Sue, my daughter does that to me ALL the time! This week she'll love something but then a few weeks later I make it again she'll turn up her nose and say "My taste buds have changed, Mama." (I'm mama when she's trying to schmooze me.) The twins will look at her like she's crazy, which in turn causes an argument. This is where it can get ugly.
lol
Ok, back to the soup…They all enjoy it. She likes pierogies and not potstickers so this is a winner.
~ingrid
Waw!! Your peirogi soup looks tremendously tasty!!
Waw!! Indeed, a grand comfort soup!
MMMMM,…
It is so cold that I have been making soup after soup. This one sounds good and great for busy weeknights like tonight
what a nice idea! and if you convince your kids to eat, that's a really winning soup!
Ok, I live in Arkansas and we are having a "souper bowl" contest at work next week. Hubby is a Pittsburgh fan so I was thinking something to do with peiorgi…I'm sure there will be plenty of cheese soup on hand already! And I've always associated peiorgi with Pittsburgh. Don't know if this will qualify as a Pittsburgh recipe, but no one around here will know the difference anyway! I'm going to give it a try and will post your URL on the name card unless you object. Sounds wonderful.
Lil sis- sounds like a fun time!! Enjoy the soup!
My grandma used to make me pierogi soup whenever I came over. Very simple – just chicken broth, a little yellow onion and some spinach. It was my absolute favorite, and now that I am grown and she is gone, I make it for myself whenever I need some Grandma-caliber comfort. FYI, if anyone is on a diet, the pierogis don't need to be sauteed/fried in butter – my grandma put them straight into the soup.