Cream of Celery Soup
8 servings
60 minutes
Celery cream soup is a refined dish of European cuisine that captivates with its tenderness and sophisticated flavor. Celery, with its vibrant aroma, adds freshness and lightness to the soup, while cream makes it velvety. This soup is often served in the finest restaurants in France but can also be made at home. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table setting. Its taste is mild, with subtle nutty notes of celery complemented by a delicate creamy texture. Croutons provide a crunchy contrast, making each spoonful a true gastronomic delight. Celery cream soup can be served as a standalone dish or as an exquisite starter for dinner. Due to its ingredients, it is not only tasty but also healthy since celery is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Cut the potatoes into small pieces.
- Potato: 150 g
3
Finely chop the onion and celery stalks.
- Onion: 150 g
- Celery stalk: 1 kg
4
Sauté onion and celery in a pot with vegetable oil for 7 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Onion: 150 g
- Celery stalk: 1 kg
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
5
Pour in the broth and cream, add potatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Chicken broth: 400 ml
- Whipping cream 33%: 300 ml
- Potato: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender.
7
Add celery leaves to the soup and boil for another minute.
- Celery leaves: 100 g
8
Blend the soup until pureed, adding butter.
- Butter: 30 g
9
Pass the soup through a sieve for the smoothest consistency.
10
Serve celery cream soup with croutons.
- Fried bread (grenki): to taste