Celery Soup (Turmeric Carrot Celery Soup) Recipe
Turmeric, which has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is also frequently used in Ayurveda, a traditional treatment method in India. All individuals who do not have any health problems can strengthen their immune systems and overcome infectious diseases more easily by consuming 1-2 spoons of turmeric daily. On the other hand, this vegetable soup made by adding celery and carrots and turmeric, which is a healthy duo, is a very good alternative for vegan and vegetarian menus. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients:
For 4 people
🕐 Preparation: 5 min.
🕐 Cooking: 30 min.
Celery (Medium size) | 1 | Qty | ||
Carrot (Medium size) | 2 | Qty | ||
Dry Onion (Medium size) | 2 | Qty | ||
Bay Leaf | 1 | Qty | ||
Olive Oil | 1 | Tbsp | ||
Butter | 2 | Tbsp | ||
Flour | 1 | Rounded Tbsp | ||
Turmeric | 1 | Half Tbsp | ||
Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp | ||
Salt | 1 | Tsp | ||
Dill | 1/2 | Bunch | ||
Lemon | 1/2 | Qty |
Instructions:
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Peel the celery and chop it coarsely. Soak the celery in 5-6 glasses of cold water with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 teaspoon of salt added so that it does not turn brown.
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Peel the carrots and dice them. Peel the onion and finely chop it. Take butter and oil in a pan and fry the onions until they turn pink.
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Put 1 tablespoon of flour on the roasted onions and turn them for 3-4 turns until the smell comes out.
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Put the celery and carrots in the pot and turn them together 1-2 turns. Add 1 pinch of salt at this stage.
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If you are going to use root turmeric, chop 1/2 finger peeled turmeric root and fry it together with the onions.
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Add 5-6 glasses of hot water (meat or chicken stock if available) to the roasted vegetables and mix. When it starts to boil, turn it off on low heat. Add turmeric powder, 1 bay leaf (whole) and black pepper, cook until the vegetables are soft and remove from the heat.
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Remove the bay leaf from the soup and blend all the ingredients with a hand blender until smooth.
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Wash the dill and chop finely. Serve your soup hot, garnished with chopped dill. Enjoy your meal!
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