- wash, peel and dice the veggies - melt butter in a large stock pot - add the onion, celery and carrot and sauté 5 minute
- add chopped potatoes and diced dill pickles, stir to combine and sauté 2-3 more minutes - now add the broth, pickle juice and spices - bring soup to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender
- remove a cup of the soup, let it cool slightly; you can blend it - in a separate bowl gradually add sour cream to the cup of blended soup stirring continuously to temper it. - pour the tempered cream mixture back into the soup pot and stir until fully incorporated.
- with a side of crusty bread - topped with fresh herbs - add cooked chicken, ham or sausage - with a side salad for a balanced meal