Krupnik zupa

Krupnik soup is a traditional hearty dish and one of Poland's favorites. It is made with meat or vegetable broth, barley or buckwheat groats, potatoes, onions, meat, dried mushrooms, and different vegetables such as carrots, parsley, leek, or celery.

This palatable soup is thick and creamy and can be found throughout Poland all year round. The term krupnik originates from the archaic Polish for barley groats – krupy. In this case, the name refers to the soup, but it can also refer to or a sweet alcoholic beverage, based on grain spirit, usually vodka and honey.