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Velvety Cream of Celery Soup: Easy Homemade Comfort

A close-up of a bowl of creamy celery soup, topped generously with chopped fresh parsley.
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Make this rich, velvety cream of celery soup from scratch. This easy recipe delivers pure comfort food perfection in under an hour, using simple ingredients for a smooth, satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 cups fresh celery, chopped (about 2 large bunches)
  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Do not let it brown.
  3. Add the chopped celery and diced potato to the pot. Stir to coat with the butter.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the salt and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the celery and potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through, but do not boil after adding the cream.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, blend the soup longer than you think necessary. This breaks down the celery fibers completely.
  • If you want a richer flavor reminiscent of gourmet celery soup, sauté one minced clove of garlic with the onion in step 2.
  • This recipe is a great base for a healthy celery soup; for a low-fat option, substitute the heavy cream with 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt stirred in off the heat.

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