Polish Dill Pickle Soup

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Agnes Mocko (@givingyum)

A cozy and tangy twist on soup, this Polish favorite is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
1hr
Polish Dill Pickle Soup recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 2
    large carrots, grated
  • 2
    large celery stalks, diced
  • 1
    medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1
    large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 4
    dill pickles, grated
  • 4
    Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4
    clove garlic, minced
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 6cups
    chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4cups
    dill pickle brine, divided
  • 2
    dried bay leaves
  • 1tsp
    black pepper
  • 1bundle
    fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2cup
    sour cream
  • 1dash
    salt, to taste

How to make Polish Dill Pickle Soup

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook grated carrots, diced celery stalks, onion, garlic, and leek until softened.

  2. Stir in grated dill pickles and diced Yukon gold potatoes.

  3. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and dill pickle brine. Add bay leaves and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.

  4. Mix sour cream with a bit of hot broth, then stir it back into the soup.

  5. Add chopped fresh dill and season with salt to taste. Serve hot and enjoy the tangy, comforting goodness.

Tips & Tricks

  1. If you forget to add garlic at the beginning, you can substitute with garlic powder.

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