Description
Savor the rich, velvety goodness of homemade cream of celery soup, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. This comforting dish is easy to prepare and brimming with flavor.
Ingredients
4 cups Fresh Celery, chopped (about 6–7 stalks)
1 Medium Sweet Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
3 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 cup Heavy Cream (or Half-and-Half for a lighter version)
2 tablespoons Butter (or Olive Oil for a dairy-free option)
½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (optional – or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced celery, cooking until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and let flavors mingle for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until silky smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme if using. Heat through without boiling.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or croutons as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg