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Ogórkowa (Polish Dill Pickle Soup)

Creamy, tangy Polish soup built on pickled cucumber brine and earthy dill. Hearty with potatoes and pearl barley, finished with a swirl of sour cream.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
240
Protein
7g
Ogórkowa (Polish Dill Pickle Soup)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add potatoes and pearl barley. Simmer until barley is tender, ~25 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Slice pickles into thin spears. Pour pickle brine into the pot.

  4. Step 4

    Add sliced pickles and fresh dill. Simmer 5 more minutes until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy.

  6. Step 6

    Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

  7. Step 7

    Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4–5 quart)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • soup ladle

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