Creamy Dill Pickle Soup

Diseell pickle soup (zupa ogórkowa) is a tangy yet creamy traditional Polish soup that’s as delicious as it is unusual. Made with pickled gherkins, this Polish pickle soup is the perfect vegetarian comfort food on a cold winter day.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
30 g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, diced small
2 celery stalks, diced small
250 g (½ lb) pickled gherkins, diced small
100 ml (½ cup) pickle juice
450 g (1 lb ) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1.25 litres (5 cups) vegetable stock
200 ml (1 cup) sour cream
30 g (½ cup) fresh dill, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions