Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large or 3 medium leeks, white parts only, quartered lengthwise, chopped, and well rinsed
  • 6 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, or other stock option (page 9)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 medium celery stalks, diced
  • 8 ounces white, baby bella, or crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, or more to taste
  • 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

Method

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot.
  • Add the onion and leeks and saute over medium heat until the leeks are limp, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the water with bouillon cubes, potatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, paprika, and cumin.
  • Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
  • Cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let stand for an hour or two to develop flavor.
  • Just before serving, add the dill and peas and reheat.
  • Per serving:
  • Calories: 136
  • Total fat: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Carbohydrate: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 111mg