Creamy Dill Pickle Soup

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Cuisine: American / Eastern European Inspired
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Keywords: Dill Pickle Soup, Creamy Soup, Pickle Recipes, deesviral Comfort Food
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1 1/2 cups chopped dill pickles
• 1/2 cup pickle juice
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil. Add diced potatoes and grated carrot. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
2. Stir in the chopped dill pickles and pickle juice. Lower heat to medium-low.
3. In a separate small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the sour cream to make a smooth mixture.
4. Slowly stir the sour cream mixture into the soup, mixing well to avoid lumps. Add garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes until thickened and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot!

Why This Recipe Works

The sharp briny flavor of dill pickles is balanced by the richness of sour cream and potatoes. The roux creates a thick, velvety base, while the pickle juice adds that signature punch. It’s an unexpected twist on creamy soup that works surprisingly well — a deesviral favorite for pickle lovers!

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Gently reheat over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid curdling.
• Freezing: Not recommended due to dairy separation. Best enjoyed fresh.