Hearty Beet and Potato Soup with Dill Cream

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A vibrant, warming beet and potato soup enriched with fresh dill and a swirl of creamy yogurt for a perfect balance of earthiness and tang. This eastern european-inspired summer cookout (vegetarian) ready in about 50 minutes pairs vegetable broth, medium, finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes beets
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes potatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Step 2: Add 3 medium peeled and diced beets and 2 medium peeled and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir for 2 minutes to coat with onion mixture.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, then season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until beets and potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth but still slightly textured. Stir in 1 tsp lemon juice for brightness.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill. Serve the soup hot, garnished with a dollop of dill cream.