Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Creamy Celery and Blue Cheese Soup, the perfect comfort food for any season. This velvety soup combines the earthy sweetness of tender celery with the bold, tangy notes of melted blue cheese, creating a flavor-packed dish that's both elegant and satisfying. Sautéed onions and garlic provide a fragrant base, while a touch of heavy cream adds luxurious smoothness. With a quick 15-minute prep and wholesome ingredients like vegetable stock and fresh parsley garnish, this beautifully balanced soup is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a sophisticated starter at your next gathering. Serve it warm with crusty bread for dipping to elevate the dining experience.
Wash and chop the celery into thin slices. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and celery to the pot, 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.
Slowly pour in the vegetable stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the celery is very tender.
Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer it to a countertop blender in batches and blend until creamy.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese has completely melted and the soup is velvety smooth.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Calories |
2014 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 157.4 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.1 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 418 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 5005 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 880 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2834 mg | 60% | |
*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.