Last updated on October 26th, 2023 at 04:38 pm
Dill pickle soup, also known as Zupa Ogórkowa, is a traditional Polish soup. I know other countries such as Russia and Ukraine are famous for this soup as well, and it goes by the name of Rasolnik there. This soup is honestly one of the most comforting and tasty soup recipes you will find on my website, and for good reason. It is creamy and light, while also having this delicious tang and crunch from the pickles. If you love pickles I promise you are going to go crazy for this soup. This soup recipe is such a good one to spice up your current soup recipes and add into your fall and winter dinner rotation.
If you end up giving this recipe a try, don’t forget to leave a review below, it means so much to me!
Down below I will share with you all of my tips, tricks and answers to commonly asked questions to ensure you get the perfect Dill Pickle Soup every time you make it!
INGREDIENTS:
Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make my dill pickle soup.
For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, scroll to the bottom to review my recipe card.
- Pickles: I love the brand Bicks, and they need to be dill pickles.
- Potatoes: either russet, yellow or baby potatoes will work in this recipe.
- Dill: be sure to use fresh in this recipe, it makes is so much better.
- Sour cream: make sure to use a full fat sour cream here. I have tried this recipe with extra creamy greek yogurt and it tastes great, although it’s a bit grainy. If that doesn’t bother you, feel free to use it here!
- Pickle juice
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Spices
A FEW TIPS:
- I recommend starting this recipe by chopping all of your ingredients before getting started. This recipe will give you some good practice with your chopping skills too! The soup comes together really quickly so having the veggies chopped will make things go much more smooth.
- Make sure you are using a full fat sour cream. As I mentioned above you can use an extra creamy greek yogurt although it does make it a bit grainy. Keep in mind the taste is still great, so if you don’t mind it being a bit grainy, I say go for it! (especially if you are looking for ways to reduce the calories/fat).
- Make sure your veggies are nice and soft before you add your potatoes and other ingredients. This should take about 15 minutes.
- Make sure to use fresh dill in this recipe, it will make all the difference.
A FEW COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is this soup freezer safe?
I wouldn’t recommend freezing this soup as the sour cream doesn’t freeze well.
Can I use a vegetable stock instead of chicken stock? You bet, this soup will taste good with both chicken and veggie stock. In fact, sometimes I do half chicken and half veggie.
Can I use other types of potatoes? You bet, use whatever type of potato you have on hand! Russet, yellow or baby potatoes are all great for this recipe.
What can I serve on the side of my dill pickle soup? I love serving this with a crusty garlic bread or big leafy green salad.
HERE IS WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS DILL PICKLE SOUP RECIPE:
Made all in one pot: Yes, one pot! This recipe could not be any easier and the best part about it is you only need to use and clean up one big pot!
Ready in about 30 minutes: I love making this recipe because it comes together in under 30 minutes, so it’s perfect when you want something delicious and quick!
Filling & satisfying: This dish has it all! It’s comforting, loaded with flavour and has the most delicious crunch from the pickles.
Perfect on a cold day: This soup is perfect to whip up on a cold fall or winter day.
Chopping practice: This recipe requires you to chop lots of veggies into similar sized pieces so its a great recipe to practice your chopping skills.
HOW TO STORE THIS DILL PICKLE SOUP:
Store this soup in a Tupperware container for up to 3 days.
To re-heat this soup add it to a medium sized pot with a splash or two of stock (if it’s thickened) and heat up on low/medium setting on your stovetop; stirring often until heated throughout.
WATCH THE DILL PICKLE SOUP RECIPE VIDEO BELOW:
Dill Pickle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1.5 cups dill pickles chopped
- 3 cups potatoes russet or yellow, cubed
- 7.5 cups vegetable or chicken stock salted
- 3/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt more if you are using an unsalted stock
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
- pickles for topping, optional
- fresh dill for topping, optional
Instructions
- Begin by chopping your vegetables into similar sized pieces and set aside.
- Chop your fresh dill, pickles and garlic. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot to medium heat and add your olive oil and butter.
- Once melted, add your carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for about 10 minutes or until the veggies become soft.
- Add your potatoes, garlic and spices and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add your stock and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through and all vegetables are nice and soft.
- Once cooked add your pickles, fresh dill and pickle juice.
- To a small bowl whisk together your sour cream, flour and hot water. Stir until no clumps remain.
- Turn your pot to low and slowly pour in your sour cream mixture. Add 1/2 cup to begin with and using a whisk mix continuously to ensure no clumps remain. Add the additional 1/2 cup and continue whisking until the sour cream has been dissolved.
- Bring to a low boil to allow the soup to thicken slightly. About 3 minutes.
- Taste here to see if your soup needs any additional seasionings.
- Serve and top with more pickles and fresh dill.
Heidel Valeriano says
Omg amazing flavour and easy to make. She’s right when she says use “fresh dill” it does make all the difference. I really wanted to try this soup so I made it and I stored some to bring to the cabin, for those cold rainy evenings by the stove fire. I also can’t wait to bring this to “soup days” at the office.
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Heidel – I am SO happy you loved this soup and I am so happy you used fresh dill lol!
Tammi says
I made this for the family tonight. Everyone loved it! This soup has so much flavor. We all love dill pickles so it was a no-brainer when I saw it pop up. This is the fifth recipe I’ve tried from your site and not a single one has disappointed. Thanks for all the great meals! I cant wait to try another one!
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Tammi – this is such a nice comment and I am so happy you all loved the dill pickle soup! Thank you again for this (very kind) review. xo
Sara S. says
This was so so good! My whole family had seconds (and thirds). I only had dried Dill on hand, but it was still amazing and I can’t wait to try it next time with fresh. Another home run Sammy!
montgomery.samantha1 says
Yay lovely!!!! So happy you all enjoyed it xo!
Dee says
Amazing! I could have this soup every day and never get sick of it.
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Dee! You and me both!!!
Amy says
I was skeptical but one of my daughters loves pickles so I figured I’d give this a shot. I followed the recipe but added a bit more of everything as I wanted leftovers to freeze. WOW! This was amazing! A crowd pleaser. Recommend!
Amy says
I was skeptical but one of my daughters loves pickles so I figured I’d give this a shot. I followed the recipe but added a bit more of everything as I wanted leftovers. WOW! This was amazing! A crowd pleaser. Recommend!
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Amy! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback – I am so happy you enjoyed this soup!
Sue Cupola says
When is the dry mustard added please
montgomery.samantha1 says
When you add the potatoes and all of the other spices 🙂
Kaylyn says
I am a pickle fanatic and couldn’t wait to make this recipe. I wasn’t sure how my husband would like it, but he took one bite and was blown away with how much he loved the soup. Thank you for the great meal idea – I’m looking forward to making more of your recipes.
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Kaylyn! Yay! I am so so so happy you loved it! Thanks for sharing. xo
Jenn says
Going to make this for sure as we are a pickle loving family. Question… could you add protein like kidney beans or chickpeas?
Thanks!
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Jenn! You sure can! I would recommend white beans or chickpeas.
Amanda Van Teylingen says
This is the 4th recipe that I have now made from your IG feed. Everyone in my world knows how much I love pickles, so when I came across this recipe I knew I had to try it. Perfection!! I was nervous how my husband would react to it because his love for pickles is not as strong as mine…he told me I need to add it into my soup rotation! If anyone is on the fence about giving this a chance…highly recommend you try it!! Thank you for providing such fun videos to draw us into wanting to try your recipes!
Alice says
Do you know what the calorie count is in this recipe? I don’t see any calorie counts on any of your recipes.
montgomery.samantha1 says
I currently don’t have any calorie information on my recipes but I might look at doing it one day.
Carrie Mussell says
Hi… I made this soup tonight for my family. When my daughter asked what I was making for dinner, and I told her, she gave that look, a little cringe. lol. We all love dill pickles, so I wasn’t worried, but I knew also that it had little protein in it. I had a rotisserie chicken on the side. Well, it was a hit! My husband commented after the 2nd mouthful. He said it was awesome! It really was good. I liked it without the garnishing of fresh pickle. Saltine crackers were good with it as well. Thank you for a great recipe!
montgomery.samantha1 says
That is so awesome to hear!! So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for the review, I appreciate it so much.
Nikki Thompson says
Oh my gosh. Made this soup for my family tonight and it was DELICIOUS! A new family favorite. Even my 4 year old picky eater loved it! So good!
Mallory says
Incredible!
montgomery.samantha1 says
Thanks Mallory! Happy you enjoyed it!
Kaitlyn says
I made this and the flavor was so good! I also love how low in calories and it’s a good vegetarian option! It was a lot of chopping, but definitely worth it. It’s cozy and the flavors go together perfectly.
Katelyn says
Amazing!
Marisa Brenny says
This recipe is super approachable and turned out really well. My husband says I need to add it to the rotation, which is high praise coming from him! Definitely a winner!
Claire says
Really easy to make this soup! So delicious! Pickles stay a bit crunchy and it’s creamy and also sour (from pickle juice!) -but in a good way! Will make again and I’m thinking this is a base to try to make a Big Mac type soup next time. Lol that’s kinda what it reminded me of! Thanks! Pretzel chicken next stop!
Laurel says
Looks terrific. I am wondering if adding some cooked ground pork or beef would work?
Have you ever tried Sauerkraut soup? I had a recipe from years ago but can’t find it now. It had sauerkraut and Polish sausage, potatoes, onions, carrots, and carrots. You rinsed the kraut off first and then sautéed it with the veg. I remember I had to take the casing off the sausage and finely chop, which was a pain. Then you finished it off with heavy cream. There were seasoning an and herbs but I don’t recall them all though pretty sure dry mustard and caraway seeds. I am not a big fan of caraway seeds so I probably left it out. Anyway I think you might enjoy it. I feel certain it was a Pennsylvania Dutch, German or Amish inspired recipe.
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Laurel! You could definately add some pork/beef to the soup! It would certainly make it more filling.
I have not tried sauerkraut soup, but I love sauerkraut so I know for dang sure I would love it. Thank you for sharing this with me, it might need to make its way into my soup season rotation.
Warmest,
Sam
Erica Harder says
My whole family was sceptical but loved this soup so much they request it for their school lunches! I omitted the sour cream for a dairy free option. This is the perfect chilly fall day soup
Amaal says
I finally took the time to make this soup and I am so glad I did!
It was delicious.
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Amaal, thanks so much for taking the time to leave this recipe a review. I am so happy you liked it!!
Bahar says
Thanks for sharing this great Polish recipe. The taste was amazing. I like my soup to be watery. So, I skipped the last thickening part. One suggestion though, I think the pickle should be chopped into very small pieces or even be shredded because it was kind of chewy in the end.
Jade says
Today was my second time making this soup, and it’s absolutely delicious! I knew my boyfriend would love it, as he is known to drink pickle juice from the jar, but wasn’t totally sold on the idea myself. Decided to try it because every recipe of Sammy’s I’ve made previously is great, and it exceeded my expectations! It’s already a new addition to my winter rotation.
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Jade! Thanks so much for leaving me a review. I am so happy you enjoyed this soup!
Andrea says
Absolutely LOVE all of your recipes! Made this last night and just warmed up the left-overs and its even better the next day!
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Andrea! You are so sweet, thank you for this lovely comment! xo
Jessica Hutcherson says
We love pickles but I was still skeptical if a pickle soup would be a hit. Y’all, everyone had multiple bowls of this soup! So flavorful and yummy. It was nice to prep everything while my little ones were taking their nap then just tossing it together later for dinner. Thank you for sharing this recipe…I’m excited to try your Lemon & Boursin Orzo Bake in a couple of days 🙂
montgomery.samantha1 says
Hi Jessica! This is so great to hear. Thanks for sharing this review, I so appreciate it!
Erin H says
I made this tonight for the first time and it is delicious! Lots of leftovers for lunches for work this week and more filling than I expected. Will make it again in a heartbeat!