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Easy Cream of Celery Soup Recipe – Oma's Selleriesuppe
This creamy German Cream of Celery Soup recipe makes a wonderful light supper. Serve a salad on the side, some crispy crackers, and fruit to finish, and you'll have a happy and satisfied family!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- ½ leek, cleaned well and sliced
- 1 pound celery (about 8 ribs) with leaves, finely sliced
- 1 pound potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream (5%, 10%, or 18%)
- ¼ cup whipped cream cheese with chives (or herbs)
- nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large soup pot, heat the oil and add onion. Cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the leek and celery. Continue cooking about 5 minutes. Do not let veggies brown.
- 2
Add potatoes and chicken broth.
- 3
Bring to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
- 4
Add cream and cream cheese. Stir until cheese has melted.
- 5
Use immersion blender to puree soup.
- 6
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.