Healthy Recipes Soup Cream of Celery Soup 5.0 (1) 1 Review This quick and easy cream of celery soup is full of flavor, thanks to lemon, tarragon and fennel, which complement the vegetal flavor of the celery. A bit of cream makes it rich but not too heavy. This healthy soup would be a wonderful starter for a special meal--it's particularly nice with salmon. By Robin Bashinsky Robin Bashinsky Robin Bashinsky is a professional chef whose background includes stints at Birmingham fine-dining restaurants Daniel George and Hot and Hot Fish Club. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 bunch celery (1 1/4 pounds) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest ¾ teaspoon ground fennel seed 4 cups no-salt-added chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 ½ tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ cup heavy cream ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper Directions Remove and reserve leaves from celery (about 1/2 cup); set aside. Chop celery stalks to equal 4 cups. (Reserve any remaining stalks for another use.) Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped celery stalks, onions, thyme and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add lemon zest and ground fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 seconds. Add broth and salt; bring the mixture to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the celery is soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Add spinach, tarragon and lemon juice to the celery mixture; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Working in batches, if needed, transfer the soup to a blender. Secure the lid on the blender, and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until the mixture is smooth, about 45 seconds. (Alternatively, process soup in the pot using an immersion blender until smooth, about 2 minutes; use caution when blending hot liquids.) Stir in cream and white pepper. Ladle the soup evenly into 8 bowls; drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with the reserved celery leaves. Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, September 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 141 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 141 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 4g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Vitamin A 1265IU 25% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Folate 49mcg 12% Sodium 277mg 12% Calcium 61mg 5% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 20mg 5% Potassium 384mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved