Cream of Celery Soup

Name: Cream of Celery Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 pound celery ribs, chopped (about 3 cups); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon celery seed, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon sherry, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cozy, comforting cream of celery soup elevates the humble vegetable into something truly special.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 pound celery ribs, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon celery seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sherry, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook until celery is soft and slightly caramelized on the edges, 8-10 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, celery seed and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour; cook until browned, 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in chicken broth; bring to a simmer until thickened, 4-5 minutes, whisking frequently. Add cream and if desired, sherry; simmer another 4-5 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 179 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 1001mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

This simple, silky cream of celery soup is easy to make and full of flavor. It uses celery, celery seed, sweet yellow onion and a touch of dry sherry and heavy whipping cream for richness. Add a perfectly toasted grilled cheese sandwich for an irresistibly comforting meal. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

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