Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 unit

Celery

chopped

1 tsp

Sunflower seeds

for garnish

2 unit

Cinnamon stick

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

0.5 tsp

Garam masala powder

2 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 unit

Cloves

1 unit

Bay leaf

1 tsp

Black pepper corns

coarsely crushed

1 tsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 unit

Carrot

chopped

1 tbsp

Coriander Leaves

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker.

Step 2
~2 min

Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks and whole black peppercorns.

Step 3
~2 min

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Step 4
~2 min

Add carrots and celery stalks and sweat them.

Step 5
~2 min

Add salt and 4 cups of water.

Step 6
~2 min

Close the pressure cooker lid and give four whistles.

Step 7
~2 min

Let the pressure release naturally.

Step 8
~2 min

Cool the carrot and celery.

Step 9
~2 min

Blend the carrot and celery in a blender until smooth.

Step 10
~2 min

Add the blended soup to a saucepan.

Step 11
~2 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 12
~2 min

Bring the soup to a boil.

Step 13
~2 min

Check the seasonings and adjust accordingly.

Step 14
~2 min

Garnish with coriander leaves and sunflower seeds.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve hot in a soup bowl.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of garam masala to your taste.

For a richer flavor, roast the carrots and celery before pressure cooking.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 2-3 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread or grilled cheese.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Crusty bread with olive oil
Side salad with vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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