Pickle Soup Recipe

If you follow food trends, you've likely heard of pickle soup. The dish has gone viral on social media, but it's anything but new! Pickle soup, or zupa ogórkowa, is a traditional Polish soup that's equal parts creamy, tangy, and chunky. It's also easy to make at home with simple ingredients.

The dish gets its iconic flavor from pickle juice and diced dill pickles. However, the cooking process tones down both ingredients, creating more balanced tangy notes. The soup also uses sour cream, which provides a satisfying texture.

As with all homemade soups, this dish is customizable. For example, if you'd like to make it a meal, add white beans or shredded rotisserie chicken for protein. You can also use vegetable broth, chicken broth, or a mixture of both, depending on your preference.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the butter or oil. Sauté the onions and carrots for 5 minutes.

Add the diced pickles and pickle juice. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.

Pour the broth into the pot. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.

Scoop out 1 cup of hot broth from the pot. If needed, you can strain the cup of soup to minimize chunkiness.

In a bowl, combine the broth with sour cream, then whisk until evenly combined. This will ensure the sour cream doesn't curdle when you add it to the soup.

Pour the sour cream mixture into the pot, then mix well. Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed.

Divide the pickle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream, sliced dill pickles, fresh dill, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with your favorite crusty bread or crackers — and of course, more pickles!