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Cream of Celery Soup

This cream of celery soup is the perfect way to enjoy celery - and when you top it with bacon, cheddar and green onions it'll be your new favorite soup!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 4 cups chicken broth Better than Boullion is excellent in this
  • 6 cups celery chopped with ribs removed if wanted
  • 2 cups chopped cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
Additions After Soup is Cooked
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • bacon bits
  • shredded cheese
  • green onions
  • fresh dill
  • parsley
  • nutmeg optional but people love nutmeg in cream soups!

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions
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  1. In the bottom of the Instant pot place the oil and the onions. Fry the onions until they are soft and translucent then add in the garlic.
  2. Fry the garlic and the onions for another 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into the instant pot.
  4. Add in the rest of the ingredients (not the cream and toppings)and stir together.
  5. Close the lid of the instant pot and seal.
  6. Press the soup button, set for 15 minutes high pressure and let cook.
  7. When the soup is done remove the lid according to the manufacturers direction.
  8. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Add in the whipping cream.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve with any of the toppings you desire!
Slow Cooker Instructions
  1. In a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat place the oil and the onions. Fry the onions until they are soft and translucent then add in the garlic. Fry the garlic and the onions for another 2 minutes. Transfer into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour the chicken broth Add in the rest of the ingredients - NOT the toppings and cream! - and stir together.
  3. Let cook for 5-6 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
  4. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Add in the whipping cream.
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve with any of the toppings you desire!

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 821mg (34%) Potassium 412mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 647IU (13%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 821mg 34%
Potassium 412mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 647IU 13%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.