Creamy Celery and Herb Soup (Print Version)

Silky smooth soup with tender celery and fresh herbs. Light yet flavorful, ready in 45 minutes.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 6 celery stalks, sliced (approximately 14 ounces)
04 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 4 cups vegetable broth
07 - 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk

→ Herbs and Seasoning

08 - 1 bay leaf
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
12 - Salt to taste
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Finishing

14 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraîche, optional for swirling
15 - Crusty bread for serving, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not browned.
02 - Add sliced celery and diced potato to the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes, or until celery and potato are very tender.
05 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in milk and fresh herbs including parsley, dill, and chives. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
06 - Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or carefully in batches in a countertop blender.
07 - Return the soup to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Heat gently if needed.
08 - Ladle into bowls, swirl in cream or crème fraîche if desired, and garnish with extra fresh herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under an hour, which means weeknight dinner without the stress.
  • The fresh herbs make it taste elegant and homemade in a way that feels like a small victory.
  • You can make it vegan, dairy-free, or pile on the cream—it bends to what you need.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending—the transformation from chunky to silky is what makes this soup feel special and worth the effort.
  • Fresh herbs added before blending distribute their flavor evenly throughout, while ones sprinkled on top feel like an afterthought.
03 -
  • Don't use pre-minced garlic from a jar—fresh cloves make a real difference in how clean and bright the finished soup tastes.
  • If your soup seems too thick after blending, heat a bit of extra broth separately and stir it in slowly until you hit the consistency you prefer.
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