Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: Eastern European–Inspired
• Keywords: pickle soup, creamy dill pickle soup, comfort soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, grated or finely diced
• 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup dill pickles, grated or finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pickle juice (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.
4. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. In a bowl, whisk cream (or sour cream) with flour until smooth.
6. Slowly stir the cream mixture into the soup.
7. Add grated pickles and pickle juice.
8. Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes, stirring often. Do not boil.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use sour cream for extra tang and richness.
• Add shredded chicken or sausage for a heartier version.
• Always add pickle juice gradually to control tanginess.

Why This Recipe Works

The natural starch from potatoes creates body, while carrots add subtle sweetness that balances the sharpness of pickles. Cream smooths everything out, resulting in a perfectly balanced soup that’s both comforting and boldly flavorful.