Alpine Vegetable Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• salt and pepper
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed into
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• grated parmesan cheese or emmenthaler cheese, to taste

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high. When the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and saute until the onion starts turning light brown. Pay attention that it doesn't burnt.
2. Turn the temperature down to medium or low (depending on how fast your range cooks), and let the onions carmelize to a darker brown.
3. Turn the heat back to medium high, then stir in the garlic, celery, salt and pepper. Stir together to blend the flavors.
4. Add the potatoes and carrots and stir-fry for a few more minutes.
5. Add the broth, zucchini, and dillweed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
6. Make sure that the cornstarch is dissolved in the cold water, then add to the soup. Raise the heat to medium-high and heat through to thicken the broth a little.
7. Serve topped with grated cheese.

olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, salt, potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, zucchini, dill, cornstarch, cold water, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/alpine-vegetable-soup-192887 (may not work)