DILL SOUP

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This creamy puree can be served hot or cold, so it makes a great summer soup.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek, white and light green parts only, cut in half lengthwise, cleaned and sliced
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 large or 2 medium carrots (about 1/4 pound), sliced
1 rib celery, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
1 to 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 quart water, chicken stock or vegetable stock
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, 1 sprig of parsley and 1 sprig of dill
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, plus additional for garnish
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Garlic croutons
small dill sprigs for garnish if serving hot
Thinly sliced cucumbers if serving cold

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat, and add the onion and leeks. Cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about three minutes, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the carrot and the celery. Cook, stirring, for five minutes, and add the garlic. Stir together for about a minute, until fragrant, and add the potatoes, water, salt and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for one hour. Remove the bouquet garni.
  • Puree the soup in an immersion blender, or blend 1 1/2 cups at a time in a blender, covering the top tightly with a towel to avoid splashes. If you want a smoother consistency, put the soup through a medium strainer.
  • Stir together the yogurt, cornstarch and dill, and stir into the soup. Heat through. Add a generous amount of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Serve hot, garnished with garlic croutons and small dill sprigs; or chill and serve cold, garnished with a dollop of yogurt, thinly sliced cucumbers and small dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Zohaib Rajpoot
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


ShahG ShahG
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Stefan Krol
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I love that this soup is made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Heather Morgan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week!


saeed rasheed
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The dill flavor was subtle and delicate, and it really complemented the other ingredients.


ABDIEL GODSON GYASI MICHAEL
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sharon Fry
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes. This dill soup definitely fits the bill!


2H Gamer
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This soup is so versatile. I've served it with crusty bread, crackers, and even rice. It's always a hit.


Ivy Bekky
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting.


Celina Safsouf
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and so flavorful.


Mariam CISSE
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


LOL
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients.


Delguy Sesay
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I'm not usually a fan of dill, but this soup changed my mind. The dill flavor was subtle and delicate, and it really complemented the other ingredients.


Ejionye Precious
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This dill soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dill really shone through. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.