Cream Of Dill Pickle Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir celery salt into soup and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

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.