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Dill Pickle Soup

This unique soup transforms the beloved dill pickle flavor into a hearty meal. Combining crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and tangy pickles with a creamy, cheesy broth creates an unexpectedly delicious comfort food.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:20:14 GMT
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This dill pickle soup combines everything you love about creamy potato soup with the bright tangy zip of pickles. After discovering this recipe during a cold winter evening it's become my family's favorite comfort food. The way the pickle flavor weaves through the rich creamy broth creates something truly magical that'll have you coming back for seconds.

Pure Comfort in a Bowl

The magic of dill pickle soup lies in how the tangy pickles complement the creamy potato base. Every spoonful brings you that perfect balance of rich and zesty flavors. I love watching people's faces light up with surprise when they taste it for the first time. It's become my most requested recipe especially on chilly days.

Gather Your Ingredients

  • Bacon: ½ pound diced nice and small.
  • White Onion: 1 small finely chopped.
  • Garlic: 3 cloves freshly minced.
  • Russet Potatoes: 5 peeled and cubed.
  • Chicken Broth: 4 cups low sodium works best.
  • Flour: 3 tablespoons for thickening.
  • Whole Milk: 1 cup makes it creamy.
  • Pickle Juice: ¾ cup from your jar of pickles.
  • Dill Pickles: ¾ cup diced small.
  • Cheddar Cheese: 1 ½ cups freshly grated.
  • Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.
  • Fresh Dill: A handful for garnish.

Let's Make Soup

Start with Bacon
Get that bacon nice and crispy it'll add such wonderful flavor to everything.
Build Your Base
Cook those onions in the bacon drippings until they're soft and sweet.
Cook the Potatoes
Let them simmer in the broth until they're perfectly tender.
Make It Creamy
Add your flour mixture watching the soup transform into silky goodness.
Finish with Love
Stir in those pickles and cheese until everything's melted and wonderful.

Success Secrets

The key to perfect dill pickle soup is finding the right balance of pickle flavor. Start with less pickle juice you can always add more. Make sure to use good quality pickles their flavor really shines through. And don't skip that fresh dill at the end it brings everything together beautifully.

Make It Your Own

This dill pickle soup recipe is wonderfully flexible. Skip the bacon for a vegetarian version or try different cheeses for variety. It reheats beautifully just add a splash of broth if it's too thick. I love making a big batch on Sunday knowing we'll have comforting bowls of soup all week long.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why save the bacon fat?

Cooking the onions in bacon fat adds extra flavor to the soup. One tablespoon is enough to sauté the vegetables while keeping the richness.

→ Why mix flour with milk separately?

Making a slurry with flour and milk prevents lumps from forming in the soup. This creates a smooth, creamy texture.

→ Does this soup need extra salt?

The pickle juice and bacon provide plenty of salt. Always taste before adding more salt as it likely won't need it.

→ Can I use different pickles?

Dill pickles work best for their distinct flavor. Avoid sweet pickles as they would change the soup's intended taste.

→ Why use low-sodium broth?

Using low-sodium broth helps control the salt level since pickles and bacon already add significant saltiness to the soup.

Dill Pickle Soup

A hearty soup combining crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and tangy dill pickles in a creamy broth with melted cheddar cheese.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Polish

Yield: 6 Servings (6 servings)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1/2 pound bacon, diced.
02 1 small white onion, diced.
03 3 cloves garlic, minced.
04 5 russet potatoes, peeled and diced.
05 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth.
06 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
07 1 cup whole milk.
08 3/4 cup dill pickle juice.
09 3/4 cup dill pickles, diced.
10 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded.
11 Salt and black pepper to taste.
12 Fresh dill for serving.

Instructions

Step 01

Cook diced bacon in large stock pot until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving 1 tablespoon fat.

Step 02

Cook onion in bacon fat until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 03

Add potatoes and broth. Boil then simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 04

Whisk flour, milk, and pickle juice until smooth. Stir into soup and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.

Step 05

Remove from heat. Stir in pickles and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Top with fresh dill.

Notes

  1. May not need extra salt.
  2. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large stock pot.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 385
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
  • Protein: 15 g