Hamod Soup

A traditional soup eaten on Passover Eve (Erev Pesach).

Ingredients

  • Celery stalks (5, can also add a few leaves)

  • Medium potatoes (3)

  • Garlic cloves, chopped not crushed (4)

  • Juice from one whole lemon

  • Olive oil (1 tbsp)

  • Salt (1 tsp)

Instructions

  • Cut the celery into rings about 1/4 cm thick.

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 2 cm cubes.

  • Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the garlic, celery, and potatoes briefly.

  • Add 1 liter of water and salt.

  • Cook until the potatoes are tender.

  • Add the lemon juice and cook for another 5 minutes.

  • Add salt to taste.

  • Serve with white rice.