Vomacka Soup Recipe​

Vomáčka soup is a traditional Czech creamy vegetable soup made with hearty potatoes, green beans, and carrots simmered in a buttery broth. Comforting, nostalgic, and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for cozy dinners or weekend lunches.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

1 stick Butter

1 Onion

2 Carrots

2 stalks Celery

3.5 oz Green beans (100g)

3 Potatoes

1 tbsp Minced garlic

1 cup Heavy cream / sour cream / milk

3 cups Chicken broth

1 cup Water

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Ground black pepper

1 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Dried Italian herbs

Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prep the vegetables by peeling and cutting potatoes into bite-size chunks. Dice the onion, carrots, celery, and green beans.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the carrots and celery, cooking for 3–5 minutes to soften slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in potatoes and green beans, along with optional chopped dill for extra flavor.
5. Step 5: Season with oregano, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
6. Step 6: Pour in chicken broth and water, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
7. Step 7: Mash a few potatoes in the pot to naturally thicken the soup.
8. Step 8: Add cream, milk, or sour cream and stir well.
9. Step 9: Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, then serve warm.

Notes

Use fresh dill for added depth of flavor.

Swap sour cream with heavy cream for a silkier texture.

To freeze, do so before adding any dairy, then reheat and stir in cream when serving.