Creamy Celery and Herb Soup (Printable)

Silky-smooth blend of tender celery and fresh herbs creates a light, comforting bowl ready in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 6 celery stalks, sliced (approximately 14 ounces)
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk

→ Herbs & Seasoning

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
12 - Salt to taste
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Finishing

14 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraîche, optional for swirling
15 - Crusty bread for serving, optional

# Directions:

01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Add sliced celery and diced potato. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour vegetable broth into the pot and add bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes until celery and potato are very tender.
05 - Remove bay leaf from pot. Stir in milk and fresh herbs including parsley, dill, and chives. Simmer for 2 additional minutes.
06 - Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or carefully transfer in batches to a countertop blender.
07 - Return soup to pot and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Heat gently if necessary.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and swirl in cream or crème fraîche if desired. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot with crusty bread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The silky texture hides the fact that its mostly vegetables, making it perfect for sneaking nutritious ingredients into picky eaters diets.
  • Its incredibly versatile, working as a light lunch with crusty bread or an elegant starter for dinner parties.
02 -
  • Always blend hot soup in small batches with the blender lid slightly vented and covered with a kitchen towel to prevent explosive hot soup accidents.
  • Adding the herbs just before blending rather than cooking them from the beginning preserves their bright flavor and beautiful color.
03 -
  • Save celery leaves and add them with the other herbs for an intensified celery flavor that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is.
  • For the silkiest texture, pass the blended soup through a fine-mesh strainer before serving, especially when preparing for guests.
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