Cream of Celery Soup

Name: Cream of Celery Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 quarts
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 1-1/2 quarts

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 onions; cook until celery is soft and slightly caramelized on the edges, 8-10 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, celery seed and pepper; cook one 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.