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Grandma Bessie’s Winter Vegetable Soup With Dill

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A comforting winter classic featuring tender root vegetables simmered in rich chicken stock. The soup is thickened with flour and finished with a tangy sour cream and fresh dill mixture. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish offers a balance of earthy and creamy flavors. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 427.2
Description
A comforting winter classic featuring tender root vegetables simmered in rich chicken stock. The soup is thickened with flour and finished with a tangy sour cream and fresh dill mixture. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish offers a balance of earthy and creamy flavors. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
  • 4 cup Trimmed and coarsely chopped leeks
  • 1 medium Shallot, peeled and diced (optional)
  • 4 cup Peeled and coarsely diced kohlrabi (reserve leaves if desired)
  • 3/4 cup Trimmed, peeled, and coarsely diced turnip
  • 2 medium Carrots, quartered and diced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 5 cup Rich, homemade chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh dill
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups Peeled and diced potato
  • 2/3 cup Sour cream (room temperature)
  • extra for garnish Fresh dill sprigs
  • extra for garnish Sour cream
Directions
  1. 1
    Melt butter in a 3-4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add leeks and optional shallot; sauté until limp, about 4-5 minutes. Do not brown.
  3. 3
    Add kohlrabi and turnip; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle flour over vegetables and mix thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Gradually blend in chicken stock, stirring to prevent lumps.
  6. 6
    Stir in chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7
    Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add diced potato and carrots to the soup.
  9. 9
    Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes more.
  10. 10
    In a small bowl, combine sour cream with about 1/2 cup of hot soup broth; blend until smooth.
  11. 11
    Gradually add the sour cream mixture back to the soup, stirring constantly.
  12. 12
    Do not let the soup return to a boil after adding the sour cream.
  13. 13
    Taste and add more salt if desired.
  14. 14
    Ladle soup into heated bowls.
  15. 15
    Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 427.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.8g79%
Saturated Fat 31.2g156%
Cholesterol 133.0mg45%
Sodium 50.6mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 6.7g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 6.7g
Protein 3.7g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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