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Easy celery soup recipe with fresh vegetables

Easy Celery Soup Recipe

A creamy, comforting homemade celery soup made with fresh celery, potato, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and simple seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch fresh celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream or milk optional
  • Fresh parsley or celery leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop the celery, onion, potato, and garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped celery and diced potato. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the celery and potato are completely tender.
  7. Remove from the heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream or milk if using.
  9. Add the fresh lemon juice and adjust the seasoning to taste.
  10. Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley or celery leaves.