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Velvety Cream of Celery Soup: Simple Homemade Comfort

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Make the best homemade Cream of Celery Soup with a luxuriously smooth, velvety texture. This easy recipe delivers pure comfort food perfection for your weeknight dinner in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 6 cups celery, chopped (about 2 large bunches)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Do not brown the onion.
  3. Add the chopped celery and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir to coat with the fat.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the celery and potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, returning it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, substitute half of the vegetable broth with chicken broth.
  • If you want a lighter soup, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the texture will be less rich.
  • To achieve a truly gourmet finish, garnish individual bowls with a drizzle of good quality olive oil or fresh dill.

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