Description
Creamy Dill Pickle Soup, also known as Zupa Ogórkowa, is a tangy, savory, and comforting dish that’s packed with flavorful dill pickles, potatoes, and a creamy base. This unique soup combines the richness of sour cream with the refreshing zing of dill pickles and a hint of garlic, making it perfect for chilly nights or as a delicious starter for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 cup dill pickles, grated
- 1/2 cup pickle juice (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Cook the Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the cubed potatoes and grated carrot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Pickles and Pickle Juice: Add the grated dill pickles and pickle juice to the pot. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and flour until smooth. Ladle a small amount of hot soup into the sour cream mixture to temper it, then slowly stir this mixture back into the soup, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Thicken the Soup: Continue cooking the soup for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens.
- Add Dill and Season: Add the fresh or dried dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pickle juice based on how tangy you prefer the soup.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- For a smoother soup, blend the soup after step 3 and before adding the sour cream mixture.
- Fresh dill gives the soup a more vibrant flavor, but dried dill works well too.
- This soup is perfect with crusty bread on the side for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg