Description
This Polish Dill Soup Delight is a creamy and flavorful soup that combines the tanginess of dill pickles with the richness of sour cream, creating a comforting dish perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the finishing touch:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the onion and carrots, sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in potatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Prepare sour cream mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and flour until smooth. Slowly stir in hot broth to temper, then whisk back into the soup.
- Finish the soup: Add pickles and juice, cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, stir in fresh dill, and serve.
Notes
- This soup pairs well with rye bread or crusty rolls.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
- The sour cream adds creaminess while the dill pickles give a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
