Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup

Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup

This Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup is a tangy and hearty recipe, which uses baby potatoes and chopped dill pickles. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1½ cups chopped dill pickles + ⅓ cup pickle juice
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • Parsley, for garnish

How To Make Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup

  1. Add vegetables to slow cooker: Add onion, carrots, celery, pickles, and potatoes to the Crock Pot.
  2. Season and add broth: Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken stock.
  3. Cook the soup: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Make the sour cream mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, and flour until smooth.
  5. Stir and finish: Stir the sour cream mixture into the hot soup and mix well to combine.
  6. Garnish and serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup
Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup

Recipe Tips

  • Can I use dill pickle relish instead of chopped pickles?
    Yes, but reduce the sugar slightly since relish is usually sweetened.
  • What type of potatoes work best?
    Baby potatoes hold their shape well, but Yukon Gold or red potatoes also work great.
  • Can I make this vegetarian?
    Absolutely! Just swap chicken stock for vegetable broth.
  • How to thicken the soup more:
    Add an extra tablespoon of flour to the sour cream mixture or blend a portion of the soup.
  • Can I make it dairy-free?
    Use plant-based milk and sour cream alternatives; it may slightly change the flavor.

What To Serve With Dill Pickle Soup

This bold, flavorful soup pairs well with:

  • Crusty rye bread or sourdough
  • Grilled cheese or ham sandwiches
  • Cucumber salad
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts or cabbage
  • Dill pickle spears for extra crunch

How To Store Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup

Refrigerate: Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Cool completely and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove, stirring well.

Dill Pickle Soup Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 243
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 16mg
  • Sodium: 1063mg
  • Potassium: 936mg
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Calcium: 92 mg
  • Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Yes, plain Greek yogurt works well as a substitute.

Does this soup taste very sour?
It’s tangy, but the sour cream and potatoes balance out the acidity.

Can I add protein like ham or sausage?
Yes, diced cooked ham or kielbasa makes a great addition.

How do I make it spicier?
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

Can I use broth with less sodium?
Yes, opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels.

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Crock Pot Dill Pickle Soup

Recipe by Robert Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

6

hours 
Calories

243

kcal

A unique, tangy, and hearty potato soup made with dill pickles, baby potatoes, and sour cream—perfectly comforting with a twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1½ cups chopped dill pickles + ⅓ cup pickle juice

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, quartered

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 6 cups chicken stock

  • ½ cup milk

  • 5 tbsp sour cream

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • Parsley for garnish

Directions

  • Add onion, carrots, celery, pickles, and potatoes to Crock Pot.
  • Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken stock.
  • Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours until potatoes are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, and flour.
  • Stir mixture into soup and let heat through.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.