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A bowl of creamy soup with ground meat, diced yellow potatoes, tangy pickles, and fresh dill is served in a decorative bowl, creating a comforting dish that combines classic soup flavors with a hint of pickle zest.
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Pickle Sausage Soup

A hearty twist on classic Polish-style pickle soup, this Dill Pickle and Sausage Soup combines tangy dill pickle broth, creamy potatoes, and crumbled breakfast sausage for a cozy, filling one-pot meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, one pot, soup
Servings: 6 people
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: 15

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and onions to pot and cook to soften, about 4 minutes.
    Chopped white onions in a large pot with oil, ready to be cooked for a flavorful pickle soup.
  • Brown the sausage with the onions over medium-high heat, about 5-7 minutes, crumbling with a spoon or spatula as it cooks.
    Cooked ground meat and chopped onions in a white pot, with some browning on the bottom and sides of the pot, create a savory base perfect for starting a hearty sausage soup.
  • Add the leek and celery, and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the diced pickles.
  • Add marjoram, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Pour in the pickle brine and chicken stock, then bring to a boil.
    Cubed potatoes, ground meat, chopped garlic, and seasoning are shown in a large pot, ready to be cooked together for a flavorful pickle sausage soup.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are soft. Lightly mash some potatoes to thicken the broth.
    A pot of soup with chunks of potato, sliced pickles, savory sausage, herbs, and broth, viewed from above.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream. Return to low heat and simmer 5 minutes to thicken.
    A pot of soup with visible onions, herbs, and a swirl of cream on the surface, simmering on a stovetop, features hearty slices of sausage adding richness to every spoonful.
  • Serve topped with pickle slices and fresh dill.
    A bowl of creamy soup with ground meat, diced yellow potatoes, tangy pickles, and fresh dill is served in a decorative bowl, creating a comforting dish that combines classic soup flavors with a hint of pickle zest.

Notes

  • Don't drain the pickle jar - the brine is what gives this soup its signature tangy flavor
  • Brown the sausage and onions first and cook the vegetables in the rendered fat for extra flavor
  • Add the cream off the heat and whisk in slowly to prevent curdling
  • Mash some, but not all, of the potatoes for a creamy texture with some chunks remaining

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 1100mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 579IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg

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