Savory Celery Soup

This savory celery soup is full of bold, fresh celery flavor. The best part? A big stalk of celery contains just about 10 calories! So go ahead and make a big batch of this comforting, low-calorie celery soup for a filling veggie lunch or dinner. 

SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 10 MINS COOK TIME: 20 MINS TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 6 cups celery, diced (save some leaves to garnish)

• 2 cups russet potatoes, diced

• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock

• 1 cup water

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, add the olive oil or melt the butter. Add onion and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Add celery, potatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper.

4. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.

5. Using an immersion blender, blend to desired consistency.

6. Garnish with celery leaves and serve.