What is Zupa Ogorkowa
Zupa ogorkowa is a traditional Polish soup that uses salted, sour cucumbers and potatoes. Our dill pickle soup recipe is a spin on this classic dish and uses dill pickles and pickle juice to add the distinctive flavor of the soup. LET’S BE FRIENDS ON PINTEREST! WE’RE ALWAYS PINNING TASTY RECIPES
Why you love this dill pickle soup recipe
Our dill pickle soup recipe is easy to make. When you make it, you just need to chop up the veggies and cook them all in the Instant Pot for a quick, one pot meal. Our vegetarian dill pickle soup can convert easily into a vegan soup. You can sub in olive oil for the butter and a thicker, non-milk cream for the heavy cream. When you do, you should get similar results. Like other soups, this is a great make ahead meal. You’ll find that the flavors come together even more when you serve it the next day. You can easily store the soup in individual containers and then send it to school or work with your hungry family.
Ingredients to make Dill Soup
When we make this version of zupa ogorkowa, we use the following ingredients:
Butter - We use salted butter, but you could use unsalted if you prefer or potentially sub in olive oil for a vegan version.Aromatics - We use both garlic and an onion to give the soup some added flavor.Celery - To save time, you could get pre-cut if your store offers it. Carrot - We use full carrots, not baby carrots for this.Dill pickles - You’ll want to use your preferred brand and then cut them in half lengthwise and then thinly sliced.Vegetable broth - This forms the base of the soup.Potatoes - Traditional zupa ogorkowa uses potatoes too, you can use your favorite variety though red or white work well.Dill pickle juice - You can add as much as you like.Pepper - You can add more or less based on your taste.Dill - We use fresh dill for this, but you could sub in dried if you can’t find it.Heavy cream - You could sub in a creamy, non-dairy milk to make it vegan.All-purpose flour - This helps to thicken the soup along with the cream.
How to make Creamy Dill Soup
When you want to make this delicious comfort food, you can follow these easy instructions:
First, press sauté mode and when hot, add butter and let it melt.Next, add the garlic, carrots, celery, onion, potatoes, and black pepper to the melted butter. Cook the vegetables for a few minutes until tender and the onions become translucent.Pour in the broth and then cover and set the valve to sealing. Next, turn the Instant Pot on high (manual) and set for 6 minutes. Once done, allow a 10-minute natural pressure release. Quick release the remaining pressure.
As the instant pot is getting to pressure, add heavy cream and flour to a small bowl and then give a nice stir. Set it aside.Once you have released the pressure and opened the lid, add in the dill pickle juice a little at a time until you get the flavor you like.Finally, stir in the cream and flour mixture to thicken the soup. When you have stirred it in, press sauté and let the soup come to a boil.
Garnish the dill pickle soup with some chopped dill and chopped pickles and then serve it with your favorite bread or crackers.
Pro tips and tricks
When you make this dill pickle soup at home, you will want to follow these simple tips and tricks for the best results:
Before adding the cream and flour, make sure to mix it really well in a small bowl. This prevents clumping of the flour.The soup will begin to thicken once it has come to a boil, so make sure to give it time on saute mode after adding the cream and flour mix.Don’t immediately release pressure. Instead, give it ten minutes to let the soup fully cook.
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Let us know what you think
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Pro tips and tricks
When you make this dill pickle soup at home, you will want to follow these simple tips and tricks for the best results:
Before adding the cream and flour, make sure to mix it really well in a small bowl. This prevents clumping of the flour.The soup will begin to thicken once it has come to a boil, so make sure to give it time on saute mode after adding the cream and flour mix.Don’t immediately release pressure. Instead, give it ten minutes to let the soup fully cook.
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