Dock and potato soup
Dock and potato soup is a rustic, hearty soup from Eastern European and German culinary traditions, often made with foraged dock leaves (a leafy green similar to sorrel) and potatoes. It typically includes a base of onions, broth, and sometimes cream or sour cream, creating a tangy, earthy flavor profile. The dish is a classic example of peasant food, utilizing readily available garden or wild greens and starchy vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is a good source of complex carbohydrates from potatoes and dietary fiber from dock leaves, with moderate fat if cream is added. It provides key nutrients like potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and a typical serving ranges from 150 to 250 calories, depending on the recipe's richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, dock and potato soup represents a tradition of foraging and using wild greens, which is common in many rural European cuisines. Nutritionally, dock leaves are surprisingly high in vitamins A and C, and their natural tartness adds flavor without needing excessive salt.
