Dill Pickle Soup
"A PNW original by Noble Pig! If you like pickles this is a must try."
Serves 8 | Prep Time 10 | Cook Time 30Why I Love This Recipe
Dill pickle soup is becoming a favorite across the U.S., but has been a staple in Russian and Polish households for years. There are many versions, and flavors vary depending on if you use vegetable or beef broth, and the type of veggies included (celery, leeks, potatoes, garlic, etc.)
Thank you Rose Herrera from ODDS for sharing this recipe from The Noble Pig!
Ingredients You'll Need
5-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-3/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups chopped carrots, smaller dice
1 cup chopped dill pickles (smaller dice ~ about 3 large whole dills)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup water
2 cups dill pickle juice*
1-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional garnishes: sliced dill pickles, fresh dill and black pepper
Directions
In a large pot, combine broth, potatoes, carrots and butter. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Add pickles and continue to boil.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sour cream and water, making a paste. Vigorously whisk sour cream mixture (2 Tablespoons at a time) into soup. (This will also break up some of your potatoes which is okay. You might see some initial little balls of flour form, but between the whisking and boiling all will disappear. Don't panic.)
Add pickle juice, Old Bay, salt (*see below), pepper and cayenne. Cook 5 more minutes and remove from heat. Serve immediately.
NOTES
*All pickle juice is not created equal. Some is saltier than others. Taste your soup after adding the pickle juice and final seasonings. It's possible you will not need any salt or would prefer more or less.
Pairs Well With
Seattle sourdough!
