Summer Celery Soup

4.0
(19)

This soup is light, delicious and so easy to make.

2
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 ½ cups chopped celery

  • 2 small white potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • ¼ cup red wine

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, celery, and potatoes. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Pour in the wine, lemon juice, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until the wine has reduced by half.

  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer partially covered for 40 minutes until the vegetables are very tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard.

  3. Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Once pureed, stir in the thyme, basil, and parsley. Return to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes to infuse the flavor of the herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
8g Fat
22g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1141mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 28mg 142%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 639mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.