Creamy Celery Soup
A smooth, comforting, and delicious soup that uses fresh celery.
Ingredients
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Celery — 4–5 stalks, chopped
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Onion — 1 medium, chopped
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Potato — 1 medium (optional, for thickness)
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Garlic — 2 cloves
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Butter or oil — 2 tbsp
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Chicken broth or water — 3 cups
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Salt — to taste
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Black pepper — ½ tsp
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Heavy cream — ¼ cup (optional but makes it richer)
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Green onion or parsley — for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
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Wash and chop the celery.
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Chop the onion and potato.
Sauté
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Heat butter or oil in a pot.
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Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
Add celery
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Add celery and potato.
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Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
Add broth
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Pour in chicken broth or water.
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Add salt and black pepper.
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Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until soft.
Blend
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Turn off heat and let it cool slightly.
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Blend the soup until completely smooth.
Add cream
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Pour the blended soup back into the pot.
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Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add heavy cream and mix well.
Serve
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Garnish with green onion or parsley.
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Serve hot.
Q & A
Q: Can I make it without cream?
Yes, you can use milk or skip cream entirely.
Q: What if I don’t have potatoes?
It’s optional. It only helps thicken the soup.
Q: Can I add chicken?
Yes, add shredded cooked chicken at the end.
Q: What else can I make with celery?
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Celery stir fry
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Celery salad
