Description
Luxurious cream of celery soup delivers comfort in each spoonful. Creamy textures and delicate herb notes invite warm connections with homemade culinary traditions you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 1/2 cups fresh celery, chopped and divided
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups leeks, cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
Secondary Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, adjust to taste
- Fresh black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, gently melt butter over medium heat. Introduce chopped onions, delicate leeks, and most of the celery, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence for approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté until its fragrance permeates the kitchen, roughly 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken stock, add aromatic bay leaves, and season with salt. Elevate heat to bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let the flavors meld for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, melt additional butter and sauté remaining celery pieces with a splash of soup stock. Cook until the celery reaches a tender consistency, about 5-6 minutes.
- Extract bay leaves from the soup. Transform the mixture into a silky-smooth liquid using an immersion blender or standard blender, ensuring a completely uniform texture.
- Enrich the soup by stirring in cream and folding in the separately cooked celery pieces. Fine-tune seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper. Garnish with delicate, freshly chopped herbs for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp celery for the best flavor and texture, ensuring a vibrant and aromatic soup.
- Adjust the cooking time for celery to maintain a slight crunch, adding depth and interest to the smooth soup base.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or parsley to enhance the soup’s complexity and personalize the taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk, making the soup suitable for various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg