Description
Creamy Dill Pickle Soup, or Zupa Ogórkowa, is a classic Polish soup that blends tangy dill pickles, creamy sour cream, and hearty vegetables. This easy, comforting dish is ready in about 30 minutes, offering a unique balance of sour and savory flavors. Perfect for cold days, this soup is ideal for anyone looking for a cozy yet distinct bowl of soup with a touch of Eastern European flavor.
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 Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Add Broth and Vegetables: Pour in chicken broth, then add cubed potatoes and grated carrot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate Pickles and Juice: Stir in grated dill pickles and pickle juice, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Thicken the Soup: In a small bowl, mix sour cream and flour until smooth. Temper by adding a ladle of hot soup into the sour cream mixture, then slowly whisk back into the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Season and Serve: Add dill and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional dill if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Adjust pickle juice quantity for desired tanginess. Add more for a sharper taste.
- If reheating leftovers, do so gently over low heat to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g