Pickled Cucumber Soup with Mashed Potatoes
60 min · 4 servings · 494 kcal/serving
Pickled Cucumber Soup with Mashed Potatoes – at a glance
Pickled Cucumber Soup with Mashed Potatoes is a high-protein Fitaily recipe for 4 servings (dinner). You can make it in about 60 minutes. One serving has about 494 kcal, 14.9 g protein, 54.3 g carbs, 24.3 g fat.
A velvety pickled cucumber soup, served with crispy bacon and onions, along with creamy mashed potatoes. The perfect dish for a heartwarming lunch.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 494 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14.9 g |
| Carbs | 54.3 g |
| Fat | 24.3 g |
We calculate macros from the ingredients and the Fitaily product database. These are estimates — manufacturer labels and serving sizes may differ. This is not individual dietary advice.
Which diet is this recipe for?
Fitaily tags: wysokobiałkowy. Meal: kolacja. Tags come from the recipe author, not from a lab.
Storage and reheating
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.
Ingredients
- 1000 g Potatoes
- 900 ml Chicken/Vegetable Broth
- 500 g Pickled cucumbers
- 100 g 18% cream
- 100 g Smoked bacon
- 50 g Butter
- 150 g Onion
- 5 g Garlic
- 20 g Dill
- 2 g Allspice
- 1 g Bay leaf
- 5 g Salt
- 2 g Pepper
- 50 ml Milk
Preparation
- Finely dice the onion (about 1/3 of the total) and the garlic. Sauté them in 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot.
- Add 250 g of diced potatoes to the pot with the onions and garlic.
- Grate the pickled cucumbers (or chop them finely) and add them to the pot along with their juice.
- Add a few bay leaves, some allspice berries, and half of the chopped dill.
- Pour in the broth and cook the soup until the potatoes are tender (about 15–20 minutes).
- Meanwhile, dice the bacon and the remaining onion. Fry them in a skillet until crispy. Set aside.
- Cook the remaining 750 g of potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain them.
- Add the remaining butter (about 2 tablespoons) and a little milk (if using) to the cooked potatoes for the mashed potatoes. Mash until smooth. Mix in some of the crispy bacon and onion.
- Once the potatoes in the soup are tender, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of 18% cream.
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the pickled cucumber cream with a dollop of sour cream, a serving of mashed potatoes, and a sprinkle of the remaining crispy bacon with onions and fresh dill.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories and protein are in one serving of Pickled Cucumber Soup with Mashed Potatoes?
One serving has about 494 kcal, 14.9 g protein, 54.3 g carbs, 24.3 g fat. The calculation comes from the Fitaily ingredient database and is approximate.
How to add more protein to Pickled Cucumber Soup with Mashed Potatoes?
One serving has about 14.9 g protein. You can add lean dairy, tofu, high-protein dairy or a bigger portion of meat/fish — remember calories will go up too.