Recipe

Creamy Potato and Celery Soup

Name: Creamy Potato and Celery Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 potatoes; 6 celery stalks; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 red onion; ½ yellow pepper; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1 splash of oil; 500 ml of broth or water; 200 ml of cooking cream; Toasted bread cubes; Chives, finely chopped; Olive oil, a splash

Smooth and nutritious creamy potato and celery soup with garlic, red onion, and cooking cream. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect with toasted bread cubes.

CiberCubaApril 25, 2007

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Preparation5 min
Cooking25 min
Total time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy

Creamy potato soup is very popular in Cuba: rich, simple, and easy to prepare. In this version, we add celery, which gives it a delicate aroma capable of awakening everyone's appetite at home. It is a nutritious and comforting first course, ideal for any day of the week.

Method

Wash the potatoes and vegetables and cut them into pieces of similar size.
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In a pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat and add the crushed garlic cloves.
When the garlic is golden, add the potatoes and celery and stir well so they are perfumed with the garlic oil.
Add the onion and pepper and leave on low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring so they do not stick to the bottom.
When the vegetables start to release their juices, add the broth or water, just enough to cover them slightly.
Cover the pot and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
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Check how much broth is left: if it has reduced a lot, add half a cup more.
Add the cooking cream and blend with an immersion blender or in the blender until you obtain a smooth creamy soup.
Strain the cream to remove the celery fibers.
Return the cream to medium heat for a few minutes, until it reduces and has the density you like best.
Serve hot with toasted bread cubes, finely chopped chives, and a splash of olive oil.
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