Creamy Celery Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
28 mins
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Total Time
43 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Celery Soup
Description
Creamy Celery Soup starts by cooking celery and onion in butter until tender but not browned, which preserves a mild vegetable flavor. Adding peeled, chopped potato along with chicken broth creates a base that thickens when blended. The soup is pureed with a hand blender to a very smooth consistency. Heavy cream enriches the soup, and a splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor. Fresh parsley is stirred in for herbal notes, with extra used as garnish.
This soup offers a delicate balance between the savory creaminess from butter and cream and the fresh vegetal notes of celery and herbs. The soup can be served as a refined starter or a light meal and pairs well with crusty bread or simple croutons. It may be garnished with cream drizzles and dill for extra freshness.
The notes suggest straining the soup through cheesecloth for a refined silkiness that removes celery fiber strands. Adjust the consistency by adding cream or broth if needed. For added texture, some cooked celery and potato pieces can be reserved before blending and returned to the soup.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cups celery ½-inch thick, chopped
- 1 small potato peeled, chopped ½-inch, about 1 cup
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons parsley more for garnish if desired, chopped, fresh
- garnishes as desired see notes
Instructions
- Place butter, onion and celery in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until tender without browning, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add potatoes to pot with broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using a hand blender, blend soup until very smooth. Add cream, lemon juice, and seasoning to taste. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: For a smoother soup, strain through cheesecloth to remove any stringy celery bits if desired.
- Stir in herbs and garnish with a drizzle of cream if desired.
Notes
- Add fresh dill, croutons, and a cream drizzle as garnishes to enhance flavor and texture.
- For a chunkier soup, reserve some celery and potato pieces before blending, chop smaller, then add back.
- If the soup is too thick, thin it with extra cream or broth and stir well.
- Strain the blended soup through cheesecloth for an exceptionally smooth texture, especially when serving guests.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 163 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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