Ingredients

• 800 g potatoes
• 1 piece onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 kg vegetable broth
• 200 ml yogurt
• 3 tbsp fresh dill
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare vegetables

   Peel and cube the potatoes into 2cm pieces. Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Keep potatoes in cold water to prevent browning while you prepare other ingredients. Do not cut potatoes too small or they will overcook and become mushy.

2. Sauté aromatics

   Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until foaming. Add diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown or it will taste bitter.

3. Add potatoes and broth

   Drain the potatoes and add them to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork. Do not cook on high heat throughout or the soup may stick to the bottom.

4. Blend the soup

   Remove pot from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches in a regular blender. The soup should have a velvety, uniform texture. Do not blend while soup is boiling hot as it may splatter.

5. Season and finish

   Return pot to low heat for 2-3 minutes to warm through. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 3-4 minutes before adding yogurt. Do not add yogurt while soup is too hot or it will curdle.

6. Add yogurt and serve

   Whisk yogurt in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly stir half the yogurt into the soup over low heat for 1-2 minutes until well combined. Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining yogurt, fresh dill, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Do not boil after adding yogurt or the soup will separate.

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