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Cream of Celery Soup

Cream of Celery Soup

Silky, blended celery soup that showcases the subtle sweetness of celery with a creamy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base & Aromatics

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 pound celery chopped

Soup Thickener & Dairy

  • 1.5 cups potato chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Base & Aromatics

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Cook Vegetables & Thicken

  • Stir in chopped celery and salt; cook 8–10 minutes until pale green and slightly caramelized.
  • Add chopped potato and minced garlic, tossing to coat.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir briskly for 1 minute.

Simmer & Finish

  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer; cook 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Blend soup in batches until smooth, return to pot, and stir in whole milk, heavy cream, and pepper; warm through without boiling.

Notes

You can substitute olive oil for butter for a lighter version.
If you prefer a chunkier texture, reserve some sautéed celery and stir in after blending.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 17g
Keyword celery soup, Comfort Food, Cream of Celery Soup, easy soup, vegetable soup
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