Zupa Nic May 2026

(literally "nothing soup") is a traditional Polish milk soup that is a classic example of a "poor man's" or frugal dish, often associated with childhood and post-WWII culinary history.

), a genre of dishes traditionally served for breakfast or as a light supper. Leaving Lviv - Guernica Zupa nic

Often infused with real vanilla or vanilla sugar. (literally "nothing soup") is a traditional Polish milk

The signature feature is "clouds"—light, fluffy dumplings made from whipped egg whites (meringue) poached directly in the hot milk. Historical Significance The signature feature is "clouds"—light

The dish gained popularity in postwar Poland as a way for families to create a filling, comforting meal using basic, available ingredients like milk and eggs. In some regions, particularly among families repatriated from western Ukraine (such as Lviv), it was served with rice or sweet rolls to make it more substantial.