Creamy Celery Soup

Name: Creamy Celery Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 large stalks) celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick crosswise (about 6 cups), leaves reserved for garnish; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 baking potato, (8 to 10 ounces), peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes; Coarse salt; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

261 Ratings
8 Reviews

This simple, satiny soup is rich and delicious.

Everyday Food, March 2006

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prep:

30 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds (12 to 15 large stalks) celery, sliced 1/2 inch thick crosswise (about 6 cups), leaves reserved for garnish
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 baking potato, (8 to 10 ounces), peeled and cut in 1/2 inch cubes
Coarse salt
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
Heat butter in a large (4-quart) saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and potato; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Step 2
Add 6 cups water to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Working in batches, puree soup until smooth. (To prevent splattering, fill blender only halfway, and allow the heat to escape: Remove cap from hole in lid; cover lid with a dish towel, holding down firmly while blending.) Return soup to pan; stir in lemon juice, and season with salt. Serve, garnished with celery leaves.

Reviews (8)

261 Ratings

5 star values: 41
4 star values: 80
3 star values: 89
2 star values: 39
1 star values: 12

Martha Stewart Member

03/26/2020

Love the simplicity of this recipe. I made it with Veggie stock instead of water and added Herbs de Provence and a hint of garlic salt then after blending added a tablespoon of cream - delicious!!

Martha Stewart Member

06/09/2019

I love this soup! It is so simple to make. Sometimes I'll add fresh tarragon or fresh dill. I'll make it on Sunday and bring it to work. I'll have a couple of small servings in a demitasse cup throughout the day. Gives me the energy I need and not filling. I'll have a cup when I make it, but after that, I drink it cold.

Martha Stewart Member

10/12/2015

I made a few alterations - I used Better than Buillion's Chickenless Broth instead of plain water, and roasted up some cauliflower rather than using a potato. It was delicious!

Martha Stewart Member

05/14/2015

Easy to make, but bland,I skipped the lemon added two green tomatoes,two garlic cloves and two extra tbsp of butter added chicken bouillon and salt and pepper to taste we love it.

Martha Stewart Member

05/21/2013

Personal opinion...mild just like celery. Other evals talk about adding types od stuff...this recipe does make a gentle flavor that can be perked up per our taste bods. Is reliable, mild soup. Annie, Fremont, CA

Martha Stewart Member

02/12/2013

I skipped the salt and added bouillon and smoked bacon! kicked it up a notch, made it less bland!

Martha Stewart Member

04/11/2012

Easy to make, nice lemon accent but bland.

Martha Stewart Member

04/11/2010

This is very simple to prepare and delicious!

Martha Stewart Member

05/06/2008

I added some parsley and it was a nice twist!

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