Very simple traditional eastern-european dill-soup.

[DetlefK]

Dill-soup
(serves 2 to 4)

This soup is a simple appetizer before a main-dish, to warm up the stomach. It can also be used as a salty appetizer when the main-dish will be sweet (Schmarrn with steamed fruits, dumplings filled with prunes, pancakes with vanilla-creme...).

You best use fresh dill, because it must be dry and fluffy. If you use frozen dill, it gets lumpy when it thaws and doesn't spread evenly in the broth. So thaw it, drain it, dry it and loosen it up with your fingers.

- 1 heaped tablespoon of finely chopped dill-tips
- a shot of oil
- a generous pinch of salt
- about half a liter of water
- 100g thin soup-noodles (high-quality, meaning egg and flour)
- some smetana, creme fraiche, sour creme or similar

1.
Oil in the pot. Add dill. Fry on low heat until fragrant, but NOT until it gets crispy or changes color.

2.
Add water. Bring to boil. Salt to taste. It should be salty, but not too salty. When boiling, add noodles. Noodles take about 5-10 minutes. Serve immediately.

3.
In your plate, add a teaspoon of the dairy-product to taste.

[fierywoman]

1. This looks amazing and real -- thank you for sharing I think I'll try it tomorrow.

[emmaverybo]

2. This sounds wonderful. So what noodles would you suggest I could get at Safeway or whatever?

[DetlefK]

3. I don't know the brand-names in the US, but here's how they look.

Just take the thinnest noodles you can get. And as I said, it's important the noodles are made with egg and flour. Noodles made from water and flour just don't have the same aroma.

[emmaverybo]

4. Got it thanks!

[sprinkleeninow]

6. Yes, must be 'egg' noodles, 'Rizanka''. ☺ n/t

[procon]

5. I have a similar recipe that adds lots of veggies...

celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and vermicelli or orzo pasta. I also use chicken broth for better flavor, and any leftover chicken pieces would be a yummy addition. I like the taste of dill weed so to add more to flavor quickly pan fry it for a minute or two to release the oils.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

7. Sounds good. I like dill and beets combo...might try