4mediumCeleryCelery stalks with greens, finely sliced (300g)
10smallGarlic ClovesMinced (30g)
4-6tspsfresh thymeor substitute 1 tsp dried
4-6tspsfresh rosemaryor 2tsp dried
4-6tspsfresh oreganoor 2 tsps dried
2tspssea salt
1tspnutmegground
2tspSmoked paprika
1tspred pepper flakesmore if you like it hot
2litrevegetable brothor 4 veg stock cubes
650gramsfrozen peas
200gramscanned coconut milk
100gramsvegan single cream
4tbspcorn-starchor arrowroot flour
300mlwhite wineor more vegetable broth
1mediumlemonjuiced, without flesh or peel
500gcannellini beansoptional
Instructions
Add oil to medium pan and sweat the onion, saute for 2-4 mins stirring frequently
Chop and add the celery shortly afterwards
Add carrots, potatoes, and all the herbs and spices. Saute for further one minute.
Add in the coconut milk
add the vegetable stock - or you can just crumble the cubes in and add the hot water - same difference.
Bring to boil over a high heat. Cook for about 5 minutes then add the frozen peas and cook for 15 more minutes or until veggies and peas are softened
In a small bowl, mix corn startch with vegan heavy cream or canned coconut milk with a whisk
Pour the milk into the stew , also add white wine (or use some more broth or plant-based milk for a creamier soup)and let simmer for a further 3-4 minutes
Remove 6 ladles full of soup including chunks and thoroughly blend in a jug with a a stick blender - return to the pan and mix well
Taste and adjust seasonings, add more salt and pepper and spices to taste. You can blend half of the soup with an immersion blender to make it creamier
Garnish with fresh herbs (optional) and enjoy!
Portion up any that you have left into 325g portions in take-away containers and freeze.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. The soup can be frozen.