1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped with green leafy ends removed
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon dried vegetable stock
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dill
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3 tablespoons vegan margarine
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 cup cold vegetable stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1. Combine onion, leek, celery, potatoes, vegetable stock powder , garlic, and spices in a large soup pot. Fill pot with water until the ingredients are covered.
2. Cover and cook on high heat until liquid reaches a boil. With a potato masher, hand mixer, food processor, or blender combine the ingredients until mashed thoroughly.
3. Add margarine. Combine flour with cold vegetable stock and mix until lump free. Add to soup stirring rapidly until mixed.
4. Let simmer for 10 minutes and serve, adding salt and pepper, to taste.