DILL PICKLE SOUP

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This soup is made from a century-old Swiss recipe. Traditionally it is a winter soup, but we serve it year-round because of the demand.-Nancy Ross, Salem, Oregon More Pickle Recipes»

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 quarts chicken broth
1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
12 ounces dill pickles, shredded or finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 bay leaves
2 cups warm whole milk
Dash green food coloring, optional
Croutons, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth and wine until blended. Stir pickles, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dill, curry powder, pepper and bay leaves. , Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in milk. Remove bay leaves. If desired, stir in food coloring and serve with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.