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Velvety Homemade Cream of Celery Soup

A close-up of a bowl of creamy celery soup topped with a generous garnish of fresh, curly parsley.
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Create a comforting, rich Cream of Celery Soup from scratch that tastes superior to canned versions. This recipe focuses on achieving a silky smooth texture perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups fresh celery, chopped (about 1 large bunch)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 large Russet potato, peeled and diced (for body)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped celery and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the celery begins to soften slightly.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the diced potato, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and celery are very tender.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until silky smooth, then return it to the pot.
  5. Return the pot to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat through gently for 2 minutes, but do not allow the soup to boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, substitute half of the vegetable broth with chicken broth.
  • To achieve a low-fat or vegan celery soup, replace the heavy cream with 1/2 cup of full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream.
  • If you want a lighter, detox celery stew texture, omit the potato and reduce the cream, blending until smooth.

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