Carrot And Dill Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1 medium size yellow onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/4 cup fresh dill or 1 Tablespoon dried dill
• Serves 4-6

Directions

1. In a soup pot, melt the margarine.
2. Add the onions and cook until soft and tender.
3. Add the celery, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Saute for 3-4 minutes until the celery is soft.
5. Add the carrot slices, cover with a lid, and continue cooking for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour in the stock and continue cooking 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Puree the soup with hand blender to a smooth consistency.
8. Stir in the dill.
9. Serve hot.