Polish Pickle Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Main Dish, Potatoes, Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 medium waxy potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 1/2-2 medium carrots, cut into small dice
  • 1 stalk celery, including some of the leaves, chopped
  • 2 cups low sodium broth (chicken or beef)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 dill pickles, shredded (or finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup pickle juice (about)
  • 1/4-1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill (about half a bunch)
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine the potatoes, carrots, and celery in a pot with broth and water.

  2. Cook until the carrots are still bright orange and full of flavor, and the potatoes are just tender, about 15-25 minutes.

  3. Add in the cream and warm through for about 5 minutes.

  4. Stir in the pickles and pickle brine, then warm through and cook for about 5 minutes.

  5. Stir in the chopped dill; season to taste with salt and pepper.

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