Best Creamy Dill Pickle Soup Recipes

DILL PICKLE SOUP

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This 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 More Pickle Recipes»

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 quarts chicken broth
1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
12 ounces dill pickles, shredded or finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 bay leaves
2 cups warm whole milk
Dash green food coloring, optional
Croutons, optional

Steps:

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 pickles, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dill, curry powder, pepper and bay leaves. , 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, stir in food coloring and serve with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAM OF DILL PICKLE SOUP

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The mentioning of this soup often scares people away from trying it. I can assure you this soup is delicious. Especially when accompanied by a nice sandwich.

Provided by Captain K

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small white onion, diced
1 dill pickle, diced
2 cups water
½ cup dill pickle juice
1 sprig fresh dill, roughly chopped
¾ cup half-and-half
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and dill pickle until onion is translucent and soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil for about 30 seconds.
Transfer pickle mixture to a blender; add dill pickle juice and dill. Blend mixture until smooth; add half-and-half and blend until smooth. Pour soup back into the pot.
Stir celery salt into soup and bring to a simmer.
Combine 1 tablespoon butter and flour together in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until roux is smooth and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir roux into soup until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g