Harry's Celery Soup

Warm your soul with Harry's Celery Soup, a silky, flavor-packed dish that turns humble pantry staples into a comforting bowl of perfection. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender celery, creamy potatoes, and aromatic garlic and onion, all simmered in a rich vegetable or chicken broth. The luxurious addition of heavy cream takes the texture to the next level, creating a velvety finish that's as satisfying as it is elegant. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this creamy celery soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or a warm appetizer on chilly evenings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete meal. Whether you’re meal-prepping or cooking for family and friends, this versatile soup is a nutritious, crowd-pleasing choice that's sure to become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces celery stalks
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium potato
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and chop the celery stalks into small pieces.

Step 2

Peel and dice the onion, potato, and garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the celery and potato. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and celery are tender.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender (or a countertop blender in batches), blend the soup until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Return the soup to the pot (if using a countertop blender) and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently without boiling.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1676.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1099.3

Total Fat 86.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 190.3mg	0%
Sodium 6434.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 13.3g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 202.4mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1680.3mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 22.4%