Celery and vegetable soup
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. In summer, we must make the most of fresh vegetables, so I suggest adding this wonderful soup to your daily menu, made according to this easy celery and vegetable soup recipe. Despite its easy preparation and lack of meat, this dish has a rich and vibrant flavor. I believe even those who aren't typically fans of such soups will appreciate this recipe. As for its health benefits, they go without saying—it's clear that with this celery and vegetable soup recipe, you'll easily prepare a low-calorie lunch or dinner packed with vitamins and beneficial nutrients. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pour water into a saucepan and place it over heat. While it heats up, pour olive oil into a skillet and add chopped hot pepper, sautéing it for just about a minute, then add grated ginger. After 1-2 minutes, add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until golden brown.
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Step 2
Next, we slice the celery stalks, grate the carrots on a coarse grater, and add the vegetables to the other ingredients.
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Step 3
Sauté everything until soft.
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Step 4
Now we peel the tomato and mash it into a paste, then transfer it to the pan, or simply add a tablespoon of ready-made tomato paste. Pour in a couple of spoons of water, mix everything, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer the vegetables for a few minutes.
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Step 5
By this time, the water in the pot should already be boiling, so we add the quinoa and cook it for about 5-6 minutes. Then we transfer the stewed vegetables to the pot and mix everything together.
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Step 6
Squeeze lime juice into the pot and add a pinch of salt. Now add soy sauce to taste, until the soup reaches your desired saltiness. Simmer for another 5-6 minutes, then remove from heat. Our light soup is ready—enjoy your meal!