Dill Pickle Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).
This dill pickle soup is made from a century-old Swiss recipe. Traditionally, it is a winter soup, but we serve it year-round because of the demand. —Nancy Ross, Salem, Oregon
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, cubed
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1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 quarts chicken broth
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1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
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12 ounces dill pickles, shredded or finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
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3 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons vinegar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon dill weed
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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2 bay leaves
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2 cups whole milk
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Optional: croutons, fresh dill, cracked black pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth and wine until blended. Stir in pickles, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dill, curry powder, pepper and bay leaves.
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2.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in milk. Remove bay leaves. If desired, serve with croutons, dill and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 338 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1982mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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