CHICKEN-DILL PICKLE SOUP

Chicken-Dill Pickle Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes sourdough bread (about 2 slices)
1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
7 cloves garlic, minced
2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups diced dill pickles (about 3), plus 1 to 2 tablespoons brine
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, skin discarded (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Sour cream, for topping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Microwave 3 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Toss with the bread cubes on a baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, 1 cup pickles and 2 cups water; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir the dill and 1 tablespoon pickle brine into the soup; season with salt and pepper. Add more pickle brine to taste. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the croutons, the remaining 1/4 cup pickles and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 30 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Cholesterol 84 milligrams, Sodium 947 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 4 grams