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Ultimate Creamy Homemade Celery Soup

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Make a rich and velvety celery soup from scratch. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a comforting, flavorful soup perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chopped fresh celery (about 1 large bunch)
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes (optional, for creaminess)
  • 1/4 cup water (if using cashews)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped celery and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and celery are very tender.
  5. If using cashews, drain them and place them in a small blender with 1/4 cup of fresh water. Blend until completely smooth to create a cream base.
  6. Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a standard blender or use an immersion blender directly in the pot. Blend until the soup is completely smooth and velvety.
  7. Return the soup to the pot if you used a standard blender. Stir in the cashew cream base, if using. Heat through gently for 2 minutes. Do not boil after adding the cashew cream.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and the optional cashew cream for richness.
  • For a non-vegan, richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of heavy cream for the cashew cream in the final step.
  • If you have excess celery, this soup is a great way to use it up.

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