Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Finely chop the celery and leek, rinse the leek thoroughly. Wash the baby spinach in cold water and set aside to drain.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and celery, sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes until leeks are translucent.
- Pour approximately 4 cups of water into the pot, followed by the vegetable stock cube. Stir until it dissolves completely. Add 1 cup of risotto rice and gently stir.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow to meld for 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to a soft simmer, cover partially and let cook for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once rice is cooked, stir in spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes until golden. Serve the soup hot, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with hazelnuts.
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Make extra and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for a month. Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.