Creamless Celery Potato Soup

Warm, comforting, and utterly satisfying, this Creamless Celery Potato Soup is a dairy-free delight that delivers rich flavor without the need for cream. Featuring a wholesome blend of velvety russet potatoes, fragrant celery, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, this soup is light yet full-bodied in taste. Fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing zing, while sautéed onions and garlic create a savory depth. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, this one-pot recipe comes together in just under an hour and is as healthy as it is hearty. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and added freshness. Whether you're craving a nourishing plant-based meal or simply looking for an easy, comforting soup, this smooth and creamy (without the cream!) dish is sure to satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 6 large, chopped celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped russet potatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped celery and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped potatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2128.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1056.3

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3585.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 738.2mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 7006.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 64.0%