Ingredients: Carrot (Gajjar) - chopped, Stalks Celery - chopped, Onion - finely chopped, cloves Garlic - finely chopped, teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera), Bay leaf (tej patta), Cinnamon stick, Cloves (Laung), teaspoon Black pepper corns - coarsely crushed, teaspoon Garam masala powder, - to taste, teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves - chopped, teaspoon Sunflower seeds - for garnish, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making Curried Carrot Celery Soup Recipe heat olive oil in a pressure cooker and add the dry spices like bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks and whole black peppercorns.Add the chopped onions and saute till onions become translucent in colour. Next add the carrots and celery stalks and sweat them. Add salt and 4 cups of water, close the pressure cooker lid and give four whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.After the carrot and celery has cooled down blend the carrot and celery in a blender until it becomes smooth. Once smooth add the Curried Carrot Celery Soup to a saucepan. Add salt to taste and bring Curried Carrot Celery Soup to a boil. Check the seasonings and adjust the taste accordingly.Garnish the Curried Carrot Celery Soup with coriander leaves and sunflower seeds and serve hot in a soup bowl.Serve Curried Carrot Celery Soup along with toasted  Homemade Whole Wheat Bread and Baked Pasta Recipe with Paneer and Spinach for a nice weekend dinner.