Dill Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 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