Cream Of Dill Pickle Soup

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and dill pickle until onion is translucent and soft
  2. 5 to 10 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil for about 30 seconds.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir celery salt into soup and bring to a simmer.
  5. Combine 1 tablespoon butter and flour together in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until roux is smooth and lightly browned
  6. about 5 minutes. Stir roux into soup until thickened.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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