Description
A comforting, flavorful soup made by roasting celery and potatoes to bring out their natural sweetness. This creamy yet light soup can be served chunky or smooth and is perfect for cozy dinners or as a starter for any meal.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4–6):
For the Soup:
4–5 celery stalks, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1 bay leaf
Optional Creamy Version:
½ cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
For Garnish:
Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Drizzle of olive oil or cream
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Roast Vegetables
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss celery, potatoes, and onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25–30 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
Step 2: Cook Garlic
In a large pot, sauté minced garlic in a little olive oil for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Combine and Simmer
Add roasted vegetables, broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to blend flavors. Remove bay leaf.
Step 4: Blend (Optional)
For a creamy soup, use an immersion blender or regular blender to purée until smooth. For a chunky texture, blend only half the soup or mash lightly with a potato masher.
Step 5: Add Cream (Optional)
Stir in cream if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Serve
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley or chives and a drizzle of olive oil or cream.
Notes
- Roasting Tip: Roasting the vegetables caramelizes their natural sugars for a richer flavor.
- Chunky Version: Leave some potato and celery pieces whole for texture.
- Make Ahead: Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Vegan Option: Use vegetable broth and skip the cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasted / Simmered / Blended
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food