Step 1

To a medium-sized pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and celery and saute for 7-8 minutes.

Step 2

Next, add the potatoes and garlic and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and you can smell it.

Step 3

Add vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and stir. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add broccoli and continue cooking for 7-10 more minutes. Then, add frozen peas and simmer for 3 minutes. When all of the vegetables are soft, remove from the heat and add the parsley or any fresh herbs of choice.

Step 5

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until creamy and smooth. (If are using a standard blender it's important to let the soup cool a bit before transferring it. Don't fill the jar more than halfway and make sure that you leave the hole in the lid open so that heat can escape).

Step 6

Add this point, you can taste and adjust the seasoning, and the thickens of the soup if needed. If it's too thick, add more vegetable broth, one cup at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.

Step 7

Serve with lemon juice if desired!