Potato Soup with Celery
Cozy up with a bowl of creamy potato soup with celery, a comforting classic that’s perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving something hearty yet wholesome. This recipe blends the earthy richness of russet potatoes with the aromatic crunch of celery, creating a velvety soup that’s bursting with flavor. Enhanced by a medley of sautéed onions, garlic, and a splash of heavy cream, this dish achieves the perfect balance of savory and smooth. The easy cooking process includes blending the soup to silky perfection, making it irresistibly luscious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it piping hot for a soul-warming meal the whole family will adore. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this comforting potato and celery soup comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal go-to recipe for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes over low heat to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.2 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 6056 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 5043 mg | 107% | |
*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.
