Celery has a lot of health benefits. It provides dietary fibre, boosts in weight loss and digestion. It is a very good source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It also helps in lowering high cholesterol, inflammation and high blood pressure. So how about having it in a soup form? It simply tastes yummy.
I have used oats to thicken the consistency, but you can substitute with potatoes or whole wheat flour. It can also be prepared with milk. In that case, reduce the quantity of stock to 3:2 and enjoy this amazing winter soup for a light meal, accompanied with bread croutons. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.
- 3-4 stalks of celery along with the leaves, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3-4 cups water
- 1 tbsp. oats
- 1" cinnamon stick
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 stock cube
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. butter
- celery leaves to garnish
Heat oil and butter in a pan and temper with cinnamon. Then add the garlic cloves and sauté till it changes colour. Now add the onion and fry till translucent.
Add the celery stem and sauté for 2 minutes. Next add the celery leaves, oats, stock cube, salt and pepper.
Mix everything well and add 3-4 cups water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. When cool, discard the cinnamon and blend in the mixer grinder.
Add more water accordingly, if you desire a thin consistency. Heat through and serve, garnished with a sprinkle of pepper powder.
Heat oil & butter & temper with cinnamon. Add garlic cloves & sauté
till it changes colour.
Add onion & fry till translucent.
Add celery stem & sauté for 2 minutes.
Add celery leaves, oats, stock cube, salt & pepper.
Mix well & add 3-4 cups water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. When cool,
discard the cinnamon & blend in the mixi.
Add more water if you desire a thin consistency. Heat through & serve,
garnished with a sprinkle of pepper powder.
Amazing recipes. For all food fanatics. Especially for those who like to eat hotel quality food at home.
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