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Hearty Vegetarian Soup
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Looking for a hearty and nutritious soup with fresh ingredients for the rainy season? Then say no more. This nutrient-dense soup might just make you consider quitting instant ramen and noodle soups for good, especially since we can deliver the ingredients fresh from the farm, to your doorstep. 

Hearty Vegetarian Soup

Ingredients:
x1 tbsp vegetable oil
x1 onion, diced
x1 tsp red peppercorns
x6 asparagus spears, chopped
x1 medium-sized celery root, sliced
x2 celery sticks, chopped
x2 large carrots, sliced
x ¼ cup rice
x3 cups of stock or cubesof choice
x3 bay leaves
x1 tsp curry powder
x¼ cup tomato sauce
x¼ cup spring onion, chopped
salt, pepper and chili flakes 

Preparation:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender.
2. Add the peppercorns, the chopped celery root and stick, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper, cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. 
3. Add the rice and cook for 2-4 minutes.
4. Add the stock/cubes, bay leaves, and curry powder. Bring to a simmer, then cover for 20 minutes.
5. Add the asparagus, stir for 2-3 minutes.
6. add the tomato paste (and possibly water to reach your desired consistency)
6. Remove the bay leaves and serve garnished with chili flakes and spring onions.

Green Tip
Love using those celery stalks but don't know what to do it's leaves? Here are three things you can do to use up all parts of this healing plant while eliminating food waste. 

1. Make celery salt
Dry the leaves on a stovetop or microwave until crispy. and mix with some salt. Celery salt makes a good addition to salads and soups by giving them a tangy flavor.

2. Make pesto sauce
Substitute or add basil leaves and make some extra healthy pesto sauce for pasta and sandwiches. 

3. Use as a garnish
Although an acquired taste, using celery as garnish is undeniably delicious and will make your food photos look more colorful and exciting.
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