Posted on
11 October 2012
by
ewfood
Celery, Carrot and Potato Soup
Ingredients
1 large head of celery
3 onions - chopped
4 carrots - peeled and chopped
4 potatoes - peeled and chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
4 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cream
Sour cream - to garnish
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Servings
6
Preparation
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Neatly cut the celery leaves and keep aside to garnish the soup at the end.
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Now chop the celery into cubes.
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Then, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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After that cook the celery and onions for about 18 minutes.
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Throw in the carrots and potatoes - and cook for 8 minutes more.
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Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and allow it to simmer - uncovered for about 25 to 30 minuite or until vegetables turn soft.
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Set aside - allowing it to cool down a bit.
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At the side, in a blender - puree the vegetables and stock soup.
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After that pour the pureed mixture back on the pan.
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Then season to taste with some salt and pepper.
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Laddle the soup in your soup bowl and add in some cream.
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Then stir lightly.
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Finally, garnish the soup with the saved celery leaves, some more cream and a dust of fresh ground pepper.
Cooks Note
Serves 6 - 8