Dill Pickle Soup Recipe
This delicious Dill Pickle Soup is an incredible Polish soup recipe that's made all in one pot. It's like a Polish take on chicken soup that's perfect for pickle lovers!
Servings: 8
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 10 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded parsnip
- 1 medium white onion, shredded
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns, 15-20
- 1/4 tsp whole allspice, 15-10
- 1/4 cup dried mushrooms
- 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, diced and stored in cold water to keep from browning until ready to use
- 1 32 oz jar of whole pickles in brine*, peeled and shredded and save any juices from shredding
- 1/4 cup pickle brine the juice from the jar (taste and add another 1/4 cup if you want more pickle flavor)
- 3 cups shredded chicken (light and dark meat), cooked and shredded (I used a rotisserie)
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped dill, more or less depending on how much you like it
- kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring the broth to a boil in a large stock pot over medium heat, then add the carrots, parsnip, bay leaves, black peppercorns, allspice, and dried mushrooms. Reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid 3/4 of the way on for 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and simmer 10-15 minutes (lid still on) or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the shredded pickles, pickle brine, and shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for 5-10 minutes, uncovered. Then stir in the half and half and fresh dill and and simmer for 5 more minutes before serving.
Notes
- The soup will can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days if you don't add the half and half. If you're using half and half, it's best enjoyed right away but can be stored for up to a day.
- It's important to use pickles in brine, not dill pickles because the vinegar will alter the flavor of the soup. If you can find polish pickles in brine that's the best option, next best is Bubbie's brand pickles in brine!
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1268mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2988IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
