Dill Pickle Soup

Dill Pickle Soup

Ingredients

1 Tbsp oil

2 leeks trimmed, rinsed and thinly sliced

1.5 cup grated dill pickles

2 potatoes, diced

1 cup pickle brine

1 cup water

6 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp garlic powder

½ dried dill

¼ tsp dried chili flakes

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 Tbsp. water

2 cups half and half or milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in medium pot and add leeks to cook until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the next 8 ingredients and once mixture comes to a simmer reduce to medium heat and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl combine water and flour and add to pot. Soup should thicken. Add cream or milk and simmer for another 10 minutes.

What I Eat for bigFou - 2019