#czech #dill #soup

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor and nutrition.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cream

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: none

Dried dill is more accessible but less aromatic.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and potatoes; cook for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and mix well to coat.

Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Add bay leaves and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

Stir in milk and chopped fresh dill; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with extra dill if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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