Name: Easy Keto Pickle Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter; 1 leek (just the white and light green parts, diced); 2 carrots (diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); ½ onion (diced); 8 oz jar dill pickles (diced (save one to slice into thin rounds to garnish, as pictured)); 6 cloves garlic (finely minced); 3 ½ cups cauliflower florets; 1 tbsp dried marjoram; Salt and pepper (to taste); 8 cups chicken bone broth; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; optional: pork or chicken bones

pickle soup with dill and sliced pickles on it, spoon on the side.

At Ajpal, I add lots of tips in all of my recipes – because I am a home cook without any formal training, and I find I am more confident making dishes when I understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. My goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

Easy Keto Pickle Soup

Sour and creamy, pickles and cauliflower don’t seem like they should go together… but when you taste this easy keto soup – inspired by Polish pickle soups I’ve had when traveling in Poland, but with a low carb twist – you’ll get why this indulgent soup is one of our family’s favorites!

This soup is both filling, but not overpowering – sour, but creamy – with earthy notes and a fresh dill flavor.

Keto soups like mytuscan sausage soup or my instant pot broccoli cheddar soup are so rich, hearty, and filling – and this pickle soup is no different!

It’s interesting and delicious – and smells amazing when cooking (don’t worry, I actually hate the smell of pickles, but I was drooling over the smell of this amazing soup the whole time I made it.)

This keto pickle soup is the low carb twist to this easy Polish Pickle Soup recipe – to make it easier, I have each version separated so it is simple to follow.

If you want to try the traditional version (which includes potatoes), click here.

If you’d like to try your hand at making your own pickles, try this super simple Easy Fridge Pickles recipe, too!

pickle soup with dill and sliced pickles on it.

Instant Pot Keto Pickle Soup

Add all ingredients to the pot except heavy cream.
Put the lid on the pot and set the steam release knob to seal.
Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the + or – button or dial to choose 5 minutes, on high pressure.
When the cook time is finished, let the pot release naturally for 10 minutes.
After 5 minutes, turn the steam release knob to the vent position, until fully released.
With an immersion blender or potato masher, smash cauliflower. There should be chunks, but some should be smushed/blended.
Whisk in cream, whisk vigorously to combine.
Set instant pot to simmer and cook on medium to bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
When soup has boiled and thickened, turn off heat and serve.
Garnish with fresh sliced pickles and fresh dill.

Polish Keto Pickle Soup

This keto pickle soup is a low carb spin off many of the pickle and rye soups my husband and I have tried in Poland – pickle soup is one of his favorite things to eat when we visit Poland.

This soup makes me want to go back to Poland every time we eat it – I love traveling there!

You can see more of our travels through Poland here:

How To Store Keto Dill Pickle Soup

This keto pickle soup is one of our favorites to make because it stores beautifully – and can even be frozen!

You can whip up a big batch of this soup to have leftovers you’ll want to eat again and again – and they taste even more amazing when reheating!

How to Reheat Keto Pickle Soup

Reheating this dill pickle soup from the refrigerator or the freezer is a snap – and unlike many recipes, tastes great from the microwave as well as the stovetop.

From frozen:

Let soup thaw fully before reheating – simply place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.

From the refrigerator:

What To Serve With Keto Dill Pickle Soup

This creamy keto soup might throw you for a loop with what to serve alongside – but I have you covered with some easy, delicious keto side dishes that wow!