Description
Comforting Polish-inspired “Creamy Dill Pickle Soup” brings tangy richness to winter’s chill. Hearty potatoes, zesty pickles, and smooth cream blend into a delightful bowl you’ll crave on cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Produce:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) dried dill (or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped)
Liquids and Dairy:
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil or butter
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (3 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by warming olive oil or butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, allowing the onions and garlic to become translucent and aromatic.
- Incorporate grated carrots into the softened aromatics, gently sautéing to release their natural sweetness and develop depth of flavor.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth into the vegetable mixture, bringing the liquid to a rolling boil before introducing diced potatoes.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing potatoes to tenderize and become fork-soft, absorbing the rich broth’s essence.
- Create a smooth thickening agent by whisking sour cream with flour until completely integrated and lump-free.
- Carefully temper the sour cream mixture by gradually introducing hot broth, then slowly reincorporate the blend back into the soup while continuously stirring.
- Fold in chopped dill pickles and their tangy brine, infusing the soup with a distinctive pickle profile.
- Sprinkle dried or fresh dill throughout the soup, allowing the herbs to mingle and intensify the overall flavor complexity.
- Let the soup gently simmer, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and develop a cohesive taste.
- Perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh dill or a luxurious dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Pickle Power: Use high-quality, crisp dill pickles for maximum flavor intensity and texture in the soup.
- Creamy Consistency: Temper the sour cream mixture carefully to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, silky texture.
- Vegetarian Twist: Swap chicken broth for vegetable broth and add nutritional yeast for extra depth and richness.
- Salt Smart: Go easy on additional salt since pickle juice already brings significant saltiness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg