Warm Spiced Potato and Celery Bliss
This inviting Spiced Potato and Celery Soup is a hug in a bowl, featuring tender potatoes, crisp celery, and sweet onions simmered with fragrant garlic and cumin. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s rich in flavor and comfort, making it a nutritious option for any meal. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying dinner that warms the soul.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: a splash of lemon juice
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2.
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Add diced potatoes and chopped celery to the pot, stirring to combine.
- 5.
Sprinkle in ground cumin, paprika, and black pepper, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly.
- 6.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- 8.
Use an immersion blender for a creamy texture, or mash with a potato masher for a chunkier version.
- 9.
Season with salt and optional lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- 10.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
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