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Velvety Cream of Celery Soup: The Easiest Homemade Comfort Meal

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Tired of bland canned soup? Learn how to make the best homemade celery soup with a luxuriously smooth, velvety texture in under an hour. This easy cream of celery soup recipe uses simple ingredients for pure comfort food perfection for your weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 pound celery stalks (about 8-10), chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (optional, for extra body)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg

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 broth and add the diced potatoes, if using. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the celery and potatoes are very tender.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, returning it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through; do not boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve your warm winter soup ideas immediately, perhaps topped with fresh herbs or homemade croutons.

Notes

  • For the best velvety soup texture, make sure you blend the soup thoroughly. If you do not have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly before using a standard blender.
  • If you want a lighter soup, substitute milk for the heavy cream, but know the texture will be less rich.
  • This recipe is a great base for a celery and potato soup; increase the potato quantity if you prefer a thicker consistency.
  • You can find more easy recipes like this on our Pinterest account.

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