(The ingredients in parentheses are if you want to make a vegan soup.)
1 T butter (olive oil)
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large leek, sliced
1 1/2 C carrots, sliced
6 medium potatoes, cut in bite size pieces
3 cans chicken broth (vegetable broth)
8oz half & half or 1 can evaporated milk - optional
1 T dried parsley
1/2 t ground celery seed
Salt & pepper to taste
Heat butter or oil in stockpot over medium heat. Saute celery, onion, leek, and carrots until browned lightly. Add broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for about 10 min. Add potatoes, increase heat, bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes and carrots are done to your desired firmness. Add seasonings and half & half (if desired).
I've never used the half & half - I just put about 1/3 of the soup into the blender, puree it, and add it back to the pan. Makes it nice and creamy without adding dairy. However, this recipe is from my mom, and she prefers it with the dairy and also likes to grate a little cheddar cheese into the soup. So, however you like it!
1 T butter (olive oil)
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large leek, sliced
1 1/2 C carrots, sliced
6 medium potatoes, cut in bite size pieces
3 cans chicken broth (vegetable broth)
8oz half & half or 1 can evaporated milk - optional
1 T dried parsley
1/2 t ground celery seed
Salt & pepper to taste
Heat butter or oil in stockpot over medium heat. Saute celery, onion, leek, and carrots until browned lightly. Add broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for about 10 min. Add potatoes, increase heat, bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes and carrots are done to your desired firmness. Add seasonings and half & half (if desired).
I've never used the half & half - I just put about 1/3 of the soup into the blender, puree it, and add it back to the pan. Makes it nice and creamy without adding dairy. However, this recipe is from my mom, and she prefers it with the dairy and also likes to grate a little cheddar cheese into the soup. So, however you like it!
