Description
Dill Pickle Soup is a comforting and creamy delight that combines the tangy flavor of dill pickles with tender potatoes and fresh herbs. This unique soup is perfect for cozy dinners, casual gatherings, or impressing guests with something out of the ordinary. With its rich texture and refreshing taste, Dill Pickle Soup has become a favorite for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dish can be served as a main course or paired with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal. Whether you’re warming up on a chilly evening or looking for a quick weeknight dinner option, this soup is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery rib, finely diced
- 4 dill pickles (200g), finely diced
- ½ cup pickle juice (120ml)
- 3 yellow potatoes (400g), peeled and cubed
- 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup sour cream (250ml)
- 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter (or oil) and sauté onion, carrot, and celery until translucent.
- Add pickles, pickle juice, cubed potatoes, and vegetable broth; season with salt to taste.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are soft.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with flour until smooth.
- Ladle some hot broth into the sour cream mixture to temper it; whisk until combined.
- Gradually add back into the soup while stirring gently over low heat.
- Stir in fresh dill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg