Summer Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1/4 large white onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 leek, white part chopped and some of the greens sliced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 small potatoes, washed and cubed
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup fresh peas
• several sprigs of fresh dill
• salt
• freshly ground pepper
• (Serves 2)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, heat butter.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until tender. Stirring occasionally.
3. Add 6 cups water and bring to a boil.
4. Add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and peas and cook for cook 10 minutes.
5. Add chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
6. Allow soup to cook for 5 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.