How to Make Creamy Celery Soup

If you’re looking for a comforting, healthy, and easy-to-make soup, creamy celery soup is the way to go! This velvety soup combines the mild, refreshing taste of celery with rich creaminess, creating the perfect balance of flavors. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover celery you may have hanging around.Besides celery, you’ll need an onion for flavor, a potato for creaminess, and a touch of lemon juice to brighten things up at the end. The result is a satiny, creamy soup that’s greater than the sum of its parts and takes only 45 minutes to make—and most of that time is hands-off.

Ingredients:

Here’s a simple recipe to make this delightful soup;

• 1 ½ pounds (12 to 15 large stalks) celery,
• sliced ½ inch thick crosswise (about 6 cups),
• leaves reserved for garnish
• 1 medium onion,
• coarsely chopped 1 russet potato, (8 to 10 ounces), peeled and cut in
• ½ inch cubes Coarse salt
• 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

While this light and mild soup is delicious just how it is, there are countless ways to make it your own. Swap the butter for oil to make it vegan, or add fresh herbs and a splash of buttermilk for even more brightness and tang. You can also use chicken or vegetable broth for a more savory depth; see more variations below. It’s a great back-pocket recipe—a creamy, wallet-friendly soup that can be anything you want it to be.

Instructions:

Prepare the Vegetables: Start by washing and chopping your celery, onion, garlic, and potatoes. This will save you time later!

Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing them for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.

Cook the Celery and Potatoes: Add the chopped celery and potatoes to the pot, stirring them to coat in the oil and onion mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes and celery are tender.

Blend the Soup: Once the vegetables are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it’s smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches.

Add Cream and Season: After blending, stir in the heavy cream or milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can adjust the amount of cream or add more broth for a thinner consistency.

Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve hot and enjoy 

Tips

If you prefer a lighter soup, you can swap the cream for a dairy-free option like coconut milk.
Add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of nutmeg for extra flavor.
For a bit of texture, leave some of the vegetables unblended.

This creamy celery soup is perfect for chilly days, as a starter to your main meal, or even as a light lunch. It’s quick, comforting, and sure to please the whole family. Enjoy

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