Here’s a simple and delicious Vegetable Soup with Dill, inspired by your mother’s cooking—a comforting dish that’s both hearty and flavorful! 🥣🥕✨
Ingredients:
1 leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
300g potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions:
Prepare the Vegetables:
Wash and dice all the vegetables. Set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the leek and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Potatoes and Spices:
Add the diced potatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.
Simmer the Soup:
Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add Fresh Dill: