"Simple Celery Soup - one the BEST recipes! Comforting, affordable and flavorful, this can be made in 35 minutes! Healthy, delicious and vegan adaptable! ..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil, or butter
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1 onion, diced
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4 fat garlic cloves, rough chopped
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6 cups celery, sliced thin (about 1 ¼-1 ½ pounds) 1 extra-large head, save some leaves for garnish
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2 cups potatoes, sliced into ½ inch thick rounds ( about ¾ lb – 1 extra-large russet peeled, or use a few yukons, unpeeled.
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4 cups veggie or chicken broth ( or 4 cups water + 1 tablespoon “Better than Bouillon” Vegetable Base)
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1 cup water
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1 bay leaf (optional, remove before blending)
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, start conservatively, add more to taste or leave it out entirely.
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¼ cup fresh dill (small stems ok)
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½ cup fresh parsley (small stems ok)
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Stir in: ½ cup (or more) of sour cream, plain yogurt, vegan sour cream, heavy cream or cashew cream. (see notes)