Grandma's Vegetable Semolina Soup

Steps

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1. 1
   Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
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2. 2
   Add the semolina and lightly toast it until it turns golden yellow, about 5 minutes. Do not let it brown.
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3. 3
   Lower the heat, then gradually pour in the cold vegetable broth while stirring gently to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
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   Add the remaining vegetable broth and simmer on low-to-medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the semolina to swell properly.
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5. 5
   While the soup simmers, prepare the vegetables. Cut the celery, carrot, and leek into uniform small cubes. Retain the green parts of the leek as they contain more flavor than the white parts.
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   After the soup has simmered for about 15 minutes, add the prepared vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes until they are tender.
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   Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to the saltiness of your vegetable broth.
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   Just before serving, stir in fresh lovage to add a subtle aromatic flavor to the soup.
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   Serve the soup in warm, pre-heated bowls, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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