Cream of Celery Soup
Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 celery ribs, diced
- 1 large leek, diced (white and light green parts only)
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- fresh chives, for serving (optional)
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
Add cooked chicken, bacon, ham or sausage for additional protein.
Include fresh herbs like rosemary, dill or sage, or dried seasonings such as smoked paprika, ground nutmeg, or cayenne for additional flavor.
Top with croutons, crumbled bacon, or roasted pecans for added texture.
To make it vegan, use olive oil or dairy-free butter for the sauté, then replace the cream with coconut milk. Alternatively, cook and purée a Russet potato along with the other veggies to make the soup creamier.