Description
Hearty Celery Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending garden-fresh vegetables with creamy richness. Gentle herbs and smooth textures invite you to savor each spoonful of this nourishing winter classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 6 cups celery, sliced
- 2 cups potatoes, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Liquids and Broth:
- 4 cups broth or water + veggie bouillon
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream, yogurt, or similar
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup dill (or extra parsley)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions until translucent and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate chopped celery, diced potatoes, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the pot.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and water, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Increase heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer the soup for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Remove bay leaf and turn off the heat, then add fresh chopped herbs like parsley or chives.
- Use an immersion blender or standard blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently stir in cream or yogurt, warming the soup over low heat without allowing it to boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then ladle into serving bowls.
- Garnish with crispy, finely chopped celery leaves for an elegant and textural finishing touch.
Notes
- Enhance soup’s depth by caramelizing onions slowly, developing rich underlying sweetness.
- Use fresh, crisp celery stalks for maximum flavor and vibrant green color.
- Adjust spice levels by controlling cayenne pepper amount, perfect for sensitive palates or heat lovers.
- Swap dairy cream with coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg