Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Celery Soup with Bacon

1 bunch of fresh celery, chopped

1 onion, chopped

Crushed garlic to taste

Crushed chillies to taste

Fresh ginger, grated, to taste

2 and 1/2 cups boiling water

1 cup milk

Bacon (optional) leave in big pieces (easy to remove before blitzing the soup)

3 teaspoons onion stock powder

1 teaspoon chicken stock powder

Salt, pepper to taste

 

Fry the bacon with garlic, ginger and chillies in oil. Add the onions and fry for a few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 45- 50 minutes, till celery is soft. Remove the bacon, blend the soup till smooth – taste and adjust seasoning. Replace the bacon and serve.

Recipe and photo: Alma Pretorius


 

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