Ingredients
✓ 4 cups fresh celery stalks, chopped
✓ 1 medium onion, diced
✓ 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
✓ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
✓ 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
✓ 1 cup milk or cream
✓ Salt, to taste
✓ Black pepper, to taste
✓ Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or thyme)
Instructions
✓ Chop celery and onion.
✓ Cook onions in butter or olive oil until translucent.
✓ Add chopped celery and cook for 3-4 minutes.
✓ Stir in flour and deglaze with broth.
✓ Simmer for 10-12 minutes, then blend to smoothness.
✓ Return soup to pot and add milk. Season with salt and pepper.
✓ Serve hot with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Ensure the flour is room temperature to avoid lumps. Use an immersion blender for smooth results if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Soups/Appetizers
- Cuisine: Italian/Mediteranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15