Night Kitchen's Cream of Celery Soup

Delight in the comfort of "Night Kitchen's Cream of Celery Soup," a velvety classic that transforms humble celery into a luxurious bowl of warmth and flavor. This easy-to-make recipe begins with tender celery and aromatic onions, sautéed in creamy, unsalted butter for a rich base. A touch of all-purpose flour thickens the savory chicken or vegetable stock, enhanced by fragrant thyme and a subtle hint of bay leaf. Pureed to a smooth consistency and enriched with heavy cream, this soothing soup is perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant appetizer. Garnished with fresh parsley, it strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Ready in just under an hour, this creamy celery soup checks all the boxes for a satisfying and wholesome meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces celery stalks
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the celery stalks thoroughly and chop them into small, uniform pieces.

Step 2

Peel and finely dice the onion.

Step 3

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and chopped celery to the pot and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until they soften and become fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 7

Add the fresh thyme leaves, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the celery is tender.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat and discard the bay leaf.

Step 10

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can work in batches to carefully blend the soup in a countertop blender.

Step 11

Return the pot to the stove over low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Heat through for 2-3 minutes, but do not let the soup boil.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 13

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1698.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1322.4

Total Fat 119.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 333mg	0%
Sodium 6147.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217.9mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1252.4mg	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: 84.5%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 11.8%