Name: Celery Soup with Cumin and Ginger recipe by Vanitha Bhat at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon oil; ½ tsp cumin seeds/jeera; 1-inch piece ginger, chopped into large pieces; 2 to 3 green chillies/jalapenos, slit; ½ cup green onions (white portion), chopped; 2 cups chopped celery; Salt to taste; Black Pepper powder; Celery leaves and chopped green onions for garnishing; Lemon wedge, olive oil etc.

ABOUT Celery Soup with Cumin and Ginger RECIPE

A light and healthy comforting soup with a dash of cumin and ginger infused to give it an exotic aroma! Rain, cold or shine, it is a perfect soup to enjoy anytime and feel good about yourself!

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon oil
½ tsp cumin seeds/jeera
1-inch piece ginger, chopped into large pieces
2 to 3 green chillies/jalapenos, slit
½ cup green onions (white portion), chopped
2 cups chopped celery
Salt to taste
Black Pepper powder
Celery leaves and chopped green onions for garnishing
Lemon wedge, olive oil etc.

Instructions

In a large pressure cooker/pan, melt butter along with oil. Add the onions, cumin and ginger with slit green chilies and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the chopped celery and cook, stirring, until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of water, close the pressure cooker and cook on high for 1 to 2 whistles. Once the pressure has dropped, open the lid.
Strain the mixture into a saucepan. Remove the slit green chilies and pieces of ginger and blend the rest to a fine puree.
Transfer the pureed onion-celery mixture to the strained celery broth, add 2 cups of water and season with salt to taste; mix well. Add a pinch of sugar, if needed, to balance the flavors.
Bring to a boil on high heat and then simmer on medium low for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Sprinkle black pepper powder; mix well and remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with a dash of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.
Enjoy as a starter/appetizer or make a full meal of it with some crusty bread or toast on the side! Happy Cooking!!

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