Ingredients
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, diced small
2 celery stalks, diced small
½ lb. pickled gherkins, diced small
½ cup pickle juice
1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup sour cream
½ cup fresh dill, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat
Add the onion, carrot and celery stalks.
Cook for 5-6 minutes until the veggies soften.
Stir in the pickled gherkins, pickle juice, potatoes and vegetable stock.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Mix a ladle of the soup in the sour cream.
Whisk the soup and sour cream mixture into the soup.
Stir in the fresh dill and season to taste.
Serve with extra fresh dill, sliced dill pickles and rye bread or your favorite crusty bread.
Servings\Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 220; Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 850mg; Total Carbohydrates: 26g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 7g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑🍳 The Cook:
Dave Ferguson
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Creamy Dill Pickle Soup (Zupa Ogórkowa) was added on February 03, 2022 and last updated on August 13, 2025.
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