This is a really simple but nutritious and refreshing soup. It is quick to make and can be eaten as a snack or light lunch. Celery is a good source of Vitamin A as well as Vitamin C, B1 and B2 and calcium.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 150g celery, chopped
• 200ml hot stock
• single cream to serve

Preparation

• Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic and onion until softened.

• Add the celery and cook for a further five minutes.

• Pour in the stock and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

• Transfer the soup to a blender or use a handheld blender and liquidize.

• To serve, place the soup into a bowl, drizzle with single cream and garnish with celery leaves.