Cream of Celery Soup

🛒 Ingredients

• Celery stalks 50 g · 8 kcal
• Onion 38 g · 15 kcal
• Unsalted butter 7 g · 50 kcal
• All-purpose flour 4 g · 15 kcal
• Vegetable broth 240 g · 10 kcal
• Whole milk 120 g · 76 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Chop celery and onion finely. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add celery and onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
3. Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth, then slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to purée the soup until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh celery leaves or a swirl of cream.