Description
Potato Dill Soup is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender potatoes, fresh dill, and a velvety broth. It’s an easy, hearty soup perfect for chilly days or simple weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, chopped (optional)
- 1 stalk celery, chopped (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- If using, add chopped carrots and celery. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender or blend half and return to pot.
- Stir in heavy cream or sour cream and let heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra dill or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
For a vegan version, use olive oil and plant-based cream.Add a splash of lemon juice for a fresh flavor boost.Soup tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
