Description
Chunky Potato Dill Soup is a hearty, creamy soup featuring tender potato chunks and fresh dill in a rich, velvety broth. This comforting and flavorful soup combines rustic homestyle warmth with vibrant fresh herbs, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 3 large starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream (or coconut milk/almond cream for vegan option)
Fats
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and fresh dill to ensure even cooking and proper flavor infusion.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic and cook gently until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes, to build the soup’s flavor base.
- Cook Potatoes in Broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot, then pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender but still chunky, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add Cream and Dill: Lower the heat and stir in the milk or cream gently to combine without overheating. Finally, add the fresh dill to keep its bright, herbaceous flavor.
- Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy its comforting warmth and rich texture.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Gold for a creamy texture with hearty chunks.
- Add fresh dill at the end of cooking to preserve its bright, fresh flavor.
- Do not overheat cream; add it off the heat to prevent curdling and maintain silkiness.
- Use homemade broth for deeper flavor if possible.
- Adjust soup thickness by varying broth and cream amounts according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: potato soup, dill soup, creamy soup, comfort food, gluten free, vegetarian, hearty soup
