Carrot and Celery Soup

Total time: 25 minutes
   This is a simple, healthy, low calorie soup that is packed with flavor, perfect for a light first course. 

 Ingredients:

• 2 large carrots
• 2 large ribs celery
• 1 onion
• 1 1/2 cups (12oz, 360ml) beef stock
• 1 tbs parsley
• black pepper to finish

 Instructions:

• Roughly chop the onion, carrot and celery. 
• Put vegetables in a medium saucepan. 
• Add the stock, bring to a boil over medium heat. 
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. 
• Purée in a blender or use an immersion blender. 
• Ladle into soup plates, sprinkle with parsley, a bit of pepper and serve.