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Velvety Cream of Celery Soup: The Easiest Homemade Comfort

A spoonful of creamy, light green celery soup garnished with fresh parsley being lifted from a white bowl.
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Make this easy homemade celery soup for a comforting meal. This recipe delivers a luxuriously smooth, velvety texture in under an hour, beating anything from a can.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 cups fresh celery stalks, chopped (about 1 large bunch)
  • 1 medium Russet potato, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for a vegan option)
  • 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 soft, about 5 minutes. Do not let it brown.
  2. Add the chopped celery and diced potato to the pot. Stir to coat them in the butter. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in the broth. Add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the celery and potatoes are very tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  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 (or coconut milk). Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not let it boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the velvety celery soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, blend the soup longer than you think you need to. This breaks down the fibers completely.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute half the butter with olive oil.
  • This recipe makes a great base for a low-fat soup; use low-fat milk or skip the cream entirely if you prefer a lighter broth-based soup, though the texture will change.

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