Soothe Aching Joints Curried Celery Soup

Adapted from The Herb Companion.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 8  celery, stalks diced
• 1  medium onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  inches  piece gingerroot, peeled and finely diced
• 1 -2  teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2  tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano or 2  teaspoons  minced fresh oregano
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary or 1  tablespoon  minced fresh rosemary
• 4 -6  cups water or 4 -6  cups  vegetable stock
•  hot pepper sauce
•  black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Sauté celery, onion and garlic until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent. Add spices, mustard and herbs and sauté another minute. Add water or stock; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add peppers before serving.