Any-Weather Celery and Spinach Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Any-Weather Celery and Spinach Soup
Description
This soup starts by gently softening chopped onion and garlic in butter to release their flavors. Celery, diced potato, and vegetable broth are then added and simmered until the vegetables become tender, building a mild, vegetal broth base. Fresh spinach is blended in with the cooked mixture to create a bright green, smooth texture that is both hearty and fresh.
The use of fresh spinach gives a mild leafy flavor that balances the celery's distinct taste, while potato adds body and creaminess when pureed. The cooking method preserves color and flavor, resulting in a velvety soup finished with salt and pepper seasoning and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
This soup suits a light lunch or starter and can be served warm with crusty bread or a simple salad. The Parmesan garnish adds a savory note without overpowering the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups celery minced
- 1 potato peeled and diced
- 4 cups spinach trimmed, fresh
- parmesan for garnish
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, soften the onion and garlic in the butter.
- Add broth, celery, potato. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- In blender, puree soup and spinach until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 472mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2604IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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