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Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.","group":"Soup Base","title":"In a large pot, melt half of the butter","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Soup Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the grated carrot, parsley root, and celeriac to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.","group":"Soup Base","title":"Add the grated carrot, parsley root, and celeriac","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Soup Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in the broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.","group":"Soup Base","title":"Pour in the broth","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Soup Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"While the soup is simmering, melt the remaining butter (15g/0.5 oz) in a small frying pan. Add the grated pickles and sauté for 3-5 minutes. This step intensifies their flavor.","group":"Pickle Prep","title":"While the soup is simmering, melt the remaining butter","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Pickle Prep"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the sautéed pickles and the pickle brine to the main pot. Simmer together for another 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.","group":"Combining","title":"Add the sautéed pickles and the pickle brine","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Combining"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Temper the sour cream: In a separate small bowl, mix the sour cream with a few tablespoons of the hot soup liquid. Once smooth, slowly pour the mixture back into the pot while stirring constantly. Do not let the soup boil once the cream is added.","group":"Finishing","title":"Temper the sour cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Stir in the fresh chopped dill. 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