Chilled Cream of Celery Soup
Cool, creamy, and utterly refreshing, this Chilled Cream of Celery Soup is a must-try for warm weather dining or an elegant starter. Featuring tender celery stalks, aromatic onion, and a velvety base of heavy cream, this soup is pureed to silky perfection and lightly brightened with a splash of lemon juice. Ideal for make-ahead meals, it’s served cold, making it a stunning and hassle-free addition to summer gatherings. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this easy-to-prepare soup balances earthy flavors with a subtle tang, and it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a crisp salad. Perfect for light, sophisticated meals, this recipe is a masterclass in simple, seasonal comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 stalks celery
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and chop the celery into small pieces. Dice the onion finely.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the chopped celery and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the celery is very tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine.
Place the soup in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
Serve cold, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Pair with crusty bread or a light salad if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.8 g | 319% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 4747 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2148 mg | 46% | |
*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.
