Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and challenge everything you thought you knew about soup! This Instant Pot Dill Pickle Soup is not just another recipe—it's a creamy, tangy revelation that transforms humble ingredients into a mind-blowing comfort food experience. Imagine the perfect balance of creamy potatoes, zesty pickles, and rich broth, all ready in just 30 minutes with minimal effort. Whether you're a pickle lover or a curious foodie, this soup will become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping potatoes into small, uniform cubes, finely dicing the onion, and chopping dill pickles into small pieces.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Add a small amount of oil or butter and sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent and slightly soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine and ensure potatoes are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing position, and select Manual/Pressure Cook mode. Cook on high pressure for 5-6 minutes until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
- Once cooking cycle completes, perform a quick release of pressure by carefully moving the valve to venting position.
- Stir in diced pickles, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to slightly crush some potatoes to help thicken the soup.
- Switch Instant Pot back to Sauté mode and slowly stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until soup is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional fresh dill or pickle slices.
Tips
- Choose the right pickles: Use crisp, high-quality dill pickles for the best flavor. Homemade or artisan pickles work best.
- Potato precision: Cut potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture.
- Cream control: Add heavy cream at the end and avoid boiling to prevent separation and maintain a smooth consistency.
- Seasoning secrets: Don't be shy with salt and pepper—taste and adjust as you go to build layers of flavor.
- Texture trick: Partially mashing some potatoes helps naturally thicken the soup without added flour.
- Garnish game: Top with extra fresh dill, crispy bacon bits, or a dollop of sour cream for added excitement.
- Make-ahead magic: This soup tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it in advance!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg
