Irish Flag Inspired Soup: Pota Brata

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Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook them gently, stirring often, until the onions turn soft and translucent—this usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Next, pour in the vegetable stock and bring everything to a boil. As it heats up, use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot—that adds great flavor. Season the soup with sage, salt, and black pepper, then turn the heat down to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about an hour so the flavors can really meld together.

Step 2

When the soup is ready, carefully transfer it in batches to a blender, filling it no more than halfway each time. Hold the lid firmly and start blending with a few quick pulses to get things moving before pureeing until smooth. If you prefer, you can skip the blender and use an immersion blender right in the pot to puree the soup until creamy. Pour it back into your serving bowl, and it’s ready to enjoy!