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Carrot and Celery Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 cups carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; sauté onion 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; cook another 5 minutes until vegetables start softening and garlic is fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add broth, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
  4. Remove bay leaves; puree completely smooth with immersion blender, or carefully transfer to blender in batches.
  5. Taste; adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with optional fresh herbs.