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A creamy and savory Polish soup featuring diced potatoes, carrots, onions, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of pickle juice, finished with sour cream and fresh dill. Ready in about 30 minutes, this comforting soup is perfect for cozy lunches or dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped dill pickles (preferably salty kosher dill)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together sour cream, all-purpose flour, and 3 tablespoons of dill pickle juice until smooth and creamy.
  2. Heat butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion and chopped carrot to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in chopped dill pickles and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large stockpot.
  6. Add diced potatoes to the broth, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir the sautéed vegetables, salt, pepper, and the sour cream–flour mixture into the stockpot.
  8. Cook for 5 more minutes, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
  9. Remove the soup from heat and garnish with chopped fresh dill before serving.

Notes

If sour cream is unavailable, substitute with heavy cream mixed with a bit of flour and add extra pickle juice to enhance tanginess., For a low-carb or keto version, replace potatoes with diced cauliflower or celery root and substitute or omit flour., Add-ins to bulk up the soup include chopped ham, hot dog slices, mini meatballs, seared ground beef, or crispy bacon crumbles., A pinch of cayenne pepper (1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon) can add mild heat without overpowering the tangy flavors., Serve with saltine crackers for a crunchy accompaniment., Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 day or freeze in airtight containers for up to 6 months. Reheat gently on the stove, stirring occasionally.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: Approx. 190 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 7 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g per serving
  • Protein: 5 g per serving