Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Cream of Celery Soup 3.0 (91) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 11, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 This cream of celery soup is garnished with toasted baguette and celery leaf. Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 10 pale-green inner ribs celery, coarsely chopped (about 3 ½ cups) ⅓ cup coarsely chopped shallots 1 small russet potato (about 6 ounces), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes Coarse salt 6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock ¼ teaspoon plus a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg ¼ cup heavy cream, or to taste Very thin baguette, toasted Pale-green celery leaves, for garnish Directions Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, shallots, potato, and a pinch of salt. Partially cover; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft but not browned, about 15 minutes. Add stock; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover, and cook 30 minutes. Stir in nutmeg. Let cool. Puree soup in a blender or food processor in batches until completely smooth. Pour through a fine sieve into a large bowl, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Return soup to pan; stir, and season with salt. Just before serving, heat soup over medium heat (do not boil). Stir in cream, and serve topped with baguette slices; garnish with celery leaves. Cook's Notes Soup can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days. Rate it Print