Description
Discover the comforting and tangy flavors of Dill Pickle Chicken Chowder. This delightful combination of creamy chicken broth soup, tangy dill pickles, and hearty potatoes creates an irresistible chicken chowder that offers warmth and satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup dill pickles, diced
- 4–5 tablespoons pickle juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, extra dill, crushed saltines or crispy onions
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the potatoes, corn, and shredded chicken to the pot; pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 10–12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the diced dill pickles and pickle juice, cooking for 2–3 more minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream or sour cream with flour until smooth. Slowly incorporate into the chowder, cooking for an additional 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Fold in the fresh chopped dill and remove the pot from the heat.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings as desired.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for their starchy quality to help thicken the chowder.
- Adjust pickle juice to taste for desired tanginess.
- Use fresh dill for brighter flavor.
- Be cautious with salt, as pickles and broth are already salty.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 970 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Dill Pickle Chicken Chowder, chicken chowder, dill soup, pickle soup, comfort soup