Creamy Dill Pickle Soup

Introduction:

Creamy Dill Pickle Soup, also known as zupa ogórkowa, is a delightful and unique Polish dish that combines tangy pickles with creamy broth for a comforting and flavorful soup experience. This vegetarian soup is perfect for warming up on cold winter days and offers a surprising twist on traditional comfort food.

Preparation Time:

Preparing this soup takes just 10 minutes, allowing you to quickly gather and chop the ingredients before cooking.

Cooking Time:

The soup requires approximately 30 minutes of cooking time to simmer and allow the flavors to meld together, resulting in a rich and creamy broth.

Total Time:

In total, you’ll need about 40 minutes to prepare and cook this Creamy Dill Pickle Soup, making it a convenient option for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced small
• 2 celery stalks, diced small
• 250 g (½ lb) pickled gherkins, diced small
• 100 ml (½ cup) pickle juice
• 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1.25 liters (5 cups) vegetable stock
• 200 ml (1 cup) sour cream
• 30 g (½ cup) fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery stalks, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
2. Stir in the diced pickled gherkins, pickle juice, cubed potatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Mix a ladle of soup into the sour cream to temper it, then whisk this mixture into the soup. Stir in the chopped fresh dill and season the soup to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Serve the Creamy Dill Pickle Soup hot, garnished with extra fresh dill and accompanied by sliced dill pickles and rye bread or your favorite crusty bread for a delightful and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Information:

• Yield: 4 servings
• Calories: 312
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 42mg
• Sodium: 1778mg
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 12g
• Protein: 6g

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.