Description
Homemade Dill Pickle Soup is a tangy and creamy delight that brings comfort to chilly nights. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of dill pickles, this unique soup captivates taste buds with its rich texture and delightful crunch. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s a nostalgic dish that will remind you of summer picnics while warming your heart. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced dill pickles
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (or unsalted)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 teaspoons dried dill weed (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the dill pickle juice.
- Incorporate the pickles: Add diced pickles and dill weed, stirring well.
- Cream it up: Gradually stir in the heavy cream while allowing the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls, garnishing with extra dill or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg