Warming Celery Carrot Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Warming Celery Carrot Soup, a comforting and nutrient-packed recipe perfect for chilly days. This vibrant soup combines the earthy sweetness of carrots and the crisp freshness of celery with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme for an irresistible depth of flavor. A velvety base made from tender vegetables simmered in savory vegetable broth ensures every spoonful is rich and satisfying, whether puréed smooth or left slightly chunky for added texture. Its quick 15-minute prep time and simple, wholesome ingredients make it an ideal weeknight meal, while optional garnishes like a drizzle of heavy cream and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a touch of elegance. Perfect for anyone craving healthy comfort food, this soup is sure to warm your soul—one delicious sip at a time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 5 medium, chopped celery stalks
- 4 large, peeled and sliced carrots
- 1 medium, peeled and diced potato
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, finely chopped)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the chopped celery, sliced carrots, and diced potato to the pot and stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Stir in the dried thyme, ground cumin, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and creamy, or leave it slightly chunky if you prefer texture.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally drizzle with heavy cream and garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Warming Celery Carrot Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 7144 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 7468 mg | 159% | |
*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.
