Nettle and celery soup
Description
This recipe is perfect for those who want to get in shape, as the soup turns out to be low-calorie. Nettle and celery soup is very attractive in appearance thanks to the nettle and aromatic due to the spices, making it an excellent choice for a first course. You can use cream instead of milk if you're not on a diet. Be sure to sauté the leek in a mixture of vegetable and butter, as butter gives a very pleasant creamy aroma to the vegetables and greens. Pour into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the previously peeled celery into large cubes and slice the leek into half-rings. In a heated saucepan, sauté the leek in vegetable and butter, stirring constantly.
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Step 2
2. Add the chopped celery and sauté for a few minutes. Season with salt, add spices, and mix well. Then add the broth and cook for 7 minutes.
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Step 3
3. After seven minutes, the celery will be ready. Add the nettle, mix well, and cover with a lid so the nettle wilts slightly. Remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup with a blender.
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Step 4
4. Add hot milk in parts to achieve the desired consistency of the soup. Then bring the soup to a boil once again for a few minutes and let it steep for 20 minutes.