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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the chopped celery and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the chopped potatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove the bay leaf and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3586 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.5 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 7007 mg | 149% | |
*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.
