German Dill Pickle Soup

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  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 C flour1 C butter (unsalted)1 C chopped onions1/2 C chopped celery2 C sliced dill pickles2 C dill pickle juice2 tsp lemon pepper1 Gal chicken stock (or broth)2 C half and half (fat free)
Directions
12 servings

1. Saute' onions & celery in butter
2. Add flour & cook to pale roux (approx. 10 min)
3. Add all ingredients and cook 11/2 hrs (skim if
needed)
4. Puree and strain
5. Add half and half.

You can substitute low sodium pickles and make your own stock for less sodium

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PERFECTLY4GIVEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 224.9
  • Total Fat: 16.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 43.4 mg
  • Sodium: 1,183.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 6.0 g

Member Reviews
  • BTS323
    I forgot to add the lemon pepper. Overall I think it is a good soup. If you like the dill pickle flavor, you'd enjoy this. I just wonder if it will be as good as a cold soup too. - 1/15/13
  • BABCIATEA
    thanks - 10/14/10
  • BKP4166
    Interesting...we'll have to try it out. - 9/17/08