Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

Our cream of celery soup is a brilliant way to transform a bunch of forgotten celery in your fridge into something hearty and delicious.

This soup is a combination of celery, potatoes, and herbs, simmered until tender and blended to a silky-smooth texture. It is finished with a touch of cream for a truly delightful winter bowl.

Is Cream of Celery Soup Healthy?

Yes, our cream of celery soup is healthy.

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Celery, the star of this soup bowl, is an excellent source of fiber despite its low-calorie content. This makes the veggie an excellent choice for weight loss and healthy digestion.

Additionally, celery is rich in antioxidants. These include well-known compounds, including flavonoids, vitamin C, lunularin, and bergapten. These antioxidants are linked to the prevention of cancer and other diseases caused by oxidative stress.

We carefully calculated the amount of added milk and heavy cream in the recipe to ensure a delicious and nutritionally balanced dish. Each serving of this celery soup contains only 154 calories and 3.8 grams of saturated fat.

Substitute Ingredients

One of the best things about this easy-to-make celery soup is that it can be adapted to include your preferred vegetables or prepared with whatever ingredients you have on hand. If you don’t have leeks, increase the amount of onions in the recipe.

To make it dairy-free, add more small potato chunks and simmer with the soup. Once blended, the potato will thicken the soup and give it more body and a silky consistency.

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Vegetable stock can be used in place of chicken stock without making a huge difference in the flavor or texture. Moreover, white pepper can be substituted for freshly ground black pepper.

How to Serve This Soup

Smooth and creamy, our celery soup is versatile. You can serve it with a piece of crusty bread or freshly baked rolls for a healthy home-cooked meal or a delightful appetizer.

You can also have the soup with a protein-packed main course like grilled chicken or pan-seared salmon and a crisp green salad for a complete supper.

Storage and Reheating

The celery soup can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the soup for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe zipper bag or an airtight container. We don’t recommend having it any later than that because the soup starts to lose its flavor.

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When you’re ready to use it, defrost the frozen celery soup overnight in the refrigerator. Over medium heat, reheat the soup until it starts bubbling.

How to Make Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

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This cream of celery soup recipe is our go-to soup recipe because it's light, delicious, and comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients.

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• cook TIME 25 mins
• prep TIME 10 mins
• total TIME 35 mins

• COURSE Side Dish
• CUISINE American
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 154 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 4 oz celery (medium-sized chunks)
• 4 oz potatoes (diced)
• 2 oz onion (chopped)
• 2 oz leeks (sliced)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 oz bacon (pan-fried, chopped)

INSTRUCTIONS

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Prep:

1

Mince the garlic: Separate the cloves before crushing them with the flat side of your knife. Remove layers of skin from the garlic and trim the hard, dark end. Thinly slice the garlic and use a rocking motion to chop the garlic until finely minced.

2

Chop the onion: Slice the top and root end, then cut the onion in half, top to bottom. Peel the onion skin, then place the cut side down on the cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make lengthwise cuts, and then make crosswise cuts.

3

Cut the celery: Wash each stalk thoroughly under running water, and blot dry with a paper towel. Place stalks, one at a time, on a cutting board to remove the white portion and retain only the green stalk. Cut it in half, horizontally, and hold both halves together while chopping them into medium-sized chunks.

4

Cut the leeks: Remove the dark green leaves from the root end of the leek and trim the root end. Starting at one end, slice the leek into thick, round slices.

5

Cut the potatoes: Wash and peel the potatoes with a vegetable peeler. Place one potato onto a cutting board and slice it into 2-inch- thick slices. Next, cut each of these slices into 2-inch- thick matchsticks. Reduce the matchsticks to 2-inch cubes.

6

Prepare the bacon: Line bacon strips into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400F for a few minutes until it reaches the desired level of crispiness. Chop the bacon with a sharp knife into whatever shape you want.

Cook:

1

Sauté the garlic: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

2

Cook the celery and spices: Add 2 oz onion, 4 oz celery, and 2 oz leek. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes, letting the onion turn golden and fragrant.

3

Cook the potatoes: Add 4 oz potatoes to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes.

4

Add milk and chicken broth and simmer: Stir in 1 cup milk and 1 cup unsalted chicken broth; the liquid should just cover the veggies. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

5

Season the soup: Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 2 tbsps heavy cream. Take off the heat.

6

Puree the soup: Use a hand blender to puree the soup until silky smooth.

7

Garnish and serve: Pour the soup into serving bowls. Top with 0.5 oz bacon and 2 tbsp parsley. Serve hot.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 154Calories from Fat 86

% Daily Value*

Fat 9.6g

15%

Saturated Fat 3.8g

24%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 19mg

6%

Sodium 275mg

12%

Potassium 390mg

11%

Carbohydrate 13g

4%

Fiber 2g

8%

Sugar 5g

6%

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A 634IU

13%

Vitamin C 9mg

11%

Calcium 115mg

12%

Iron 1mg

6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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