Winter Warmer Carrot, Celery and Potato Soup

Submitted by ladyinred

"This is my take on carrot soup. Paprika and cumin give it a spicy and smoky taste and turmeric gives it a glowing color."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 lb carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 red potatoes, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil.
2. Saute the onions till soft.
3. Add the celery and the potato.
4. Saute for a minute or so.
5. Add the carrots.
6. Lower the heat and cook covered for 10 minutes. Keep stirring every 3-4 minutes so that it doesn't stick to the pot.
7. Add the 2 cups of vegetable stock.
8. Add the herbs rubbing them between your fingers to make the more fragrant.
9. Stir in the cumin, turmeric and paprika.
10. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes more.
11. Let it cool then blend it in a blender or food processer.
12. Stir in the milk.
13. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[MsBindy]

I was so hoping that I would like this, but it just wasn't something I liked very much. The baby does seem to like it, so I will be porioning out into small serving sizes and feeding it to her.