Gluten Free Cream of Kumara Celery Soup
Warm up with a bowl of velvety Gluten-Free Cream of Kumara Celery Soup, a hearty and wholesome dish perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with naturally sweet kumara (sweet potatoes), crisp celery, and aromatic garlic, this dairy-free soup is elevated with creamy coconut milk for a luscious texture. The gluten-free vegetable stock makes it ideal for special dietary needs, while the simple one-pot preparation ensures a fuss-free cooking experience. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, this nutrient-rich soup is perfect as a light meal or comforting starter. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a flavorful, feel-good recipe you’ll turn to time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Kumara (sweet potatoes), peeled and diced
- 4 pieces Celery stalks, chopped
- 1 piece Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 liter Vegetable stock (gluten-free)
- 400 ml Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to burn it.
Add the chopped celery and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the diced kumara to the pot, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until the kumara is soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the coconut milk, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Allow the soup to heat through for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.8 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6468 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.1 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3584 mg | 76% | |
*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.
