7 Mouthwatering Pickle Hacks You Must Try (2 of 4)

Dill Pickle Soup

It may sound like a joke, but this dill pickle soup is everything but. It’s creamy, surprisingly subtle, and very comforting. The base is similar to most chowders: sauté celery, carrot, and onion together in butter, thicken with flour, and then simmer with potatoes and chicken stock. Then add in chopped pickles and brine, along with dill and a dash of curry powder. Layer with Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of sugar to balance it all out. Finish with heavy cream or warm milk for creamy richness. The pick flavor doesn’t overpower the other flavors but adds in-depthness and brightness that makes the whole soup extra cozy and delicious.

Fried Pickle Dip (Minus the Frying)

If fried pickles and ranch had a creamy, delicious cousin, this dip would be it. The base is quite simple: sour cream and softened cream cheese mixed together until smooth. Add chopped dill pickles and a splash of pickle juice. Then add a touch of fresh dill to amp up the tangy flavor. The “fried” taste comes from toasted panko breadcrumbs sprinkled on top, which just need a quick brown in a skillet or oven.