Dill pickle soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupButter or margarine
½cupAll-purpose flour
quartChicken broth
12ouncesDill pickles, shredded or finely chopped(about 1 1/2 cups)
1cupWhite wine or additional chicken broth
½eachMedium onion, finely chopped
3tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsVinegar
1tablespoonWorchestershire sauce
4eachesGarlic cloves, minced
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonDill weed
1teaspoonCurry powder
½teaspoonWhite pepper
2eachesBay leaves
2cupsWarm milk
OPTIONAL:
Dash green food coloring
Croutons

Directions

In a large kettle, melt butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually add broth. Add the next 12 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat; add milk. Remove bay leaves. Add food coloring and garnish if desired.

Recipe by Manager of The Inn at Orchard Heights, Salem, Or.

Submitted By STEWART HOPPER On 12-08-94