Kostir og Galar — Icelandic Creamy Celery & Leek Soup

🛒 Ingredients

• #Main Ingredients;
• 4 large celery stalks — thinly sliced, leaves reserved for garnish
• 2 leeks — white & light green parts only, thoroughly cleaned and sliced
• 1 medium potato — peeled, cut into small cubes
• 1 small onion — finely chopped.. 2 garlic cloves — crushed and minced
• 1 litre vegetable stock.. 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
• 100 ml thick coconut cream or plant-based cooking cream — for richness
• #Seasoning;
• ½ tsp salt — adjust to taste.. ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg — optional
• 1 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice — added at the end
• #To Garnish;
• Fresh celery leaves
• A light drizzle of olive oil

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and leeks for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

2. 2

   Add sliced celery and potato cubes. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until all vegetables are very tender.

4. 4

   Remove from heat. Blend until perfectly smooth and creamy using an immersion or standard blender.

5. 5

   Return to low heat. Stir in coconut cream or plant cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Warm gently — do not boil vigorously.

6. 6

   Remove from heat. Stir in citrus juice, then taste and adjust seasoning.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh celery leaves and a drizzle of olive oil 🍵✨