Zupa Ogorkowa (Polish Dill Pickle Soup)
A creamy, tangy soup made with Polish dill pickles, potatoes and soured cream. Surprisingly delicious and very comforting.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Fry the onion in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.
8 min - 2
Pour in the stock, add the bay leaves and potatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are almost tender.
15 min - 3
Stir in the grated pickles and brine and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Mix the potato starch and soured cream in a bowl. Ladle in 4 tbsp of hot soup and stir, then pour the mixture back into the pan. Warm through for 3 minutes without boiling.
3 min - 5
Add the pepper and most of the dill. Taste and add more brine if you like it tangier. Serve topped with dill.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.