Kartoffel Zup-Potato Soup

Potatoes were first brought to Europe in the 16th century from Spain; the Spanish word for potato is “patata.” Potatoes quickly became an important food staple for the Jews of Eastern Europe and they were soon used in an endless number of recipes. One common recipe was potato soup often prepared with grains such as barely and buckwheat or with root vegetables such as carrots parsnips and/or turnips. For a richer flavor milk or sour cream was added.