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Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

Published: Sep 1, 2021 · Modified: Aug 27, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Cream of Celery Soup in mason jar.

This easy Homemade Cream of Celery Soup recipe is perfect for a hearty soup or as a substitute for condensed celery soup in recipes. I love that I can control the amount of sodium that canned soup has.

This easy recipe for homemade soup is great on its own or in a casserole. You can also add some additional toppings to this cream of celery soup recipe such as chives or cheese if you like. This recipe is super easy and I love to use it as a replacement for the canned version of soups that are called for in casseroles. 

This great recipe is one of our easy soup recipes you will want to bookmark for later.

Homemade Cream of Celery Soup in mason jar

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  • Why This Homemade Cream of Celery Soup Recipe
  • Main Ingredients
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Timesaving Tips
  • More Delicious Soup Recipes
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Why This Homemade Cream of Celery Soup Recipe

Today’s recipe is an easy one when you are looking for a tasty cream soup to put together quickly. It is one of those soup recipes that you can build on and add fresh herbs and vegetables to it to change it up. 

Making homemade cream of celery soup is not only a flavorful and filling soup on its own, but it also a perfect base for many other recipes. This creamy soup recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. 

The result is a creamy, perfectly cooked comfort meal that is tasty and comforting without added preservatives. It's one of my favorite recipes to use as a soup base. 

Homemade Cream of Celery Soup with fresh celery

This makes a great base for cream of broccoli soup or a potato cream soup.

How to make Cream of Celery Soup from Scratch

Main Ingredients

This creamy celery soup just takes a few ingredients:

Butter – I always suggest using real butter in recipes. 

Flour – All purpose flour is what I use for this recipe. 

Chicken Stock – You can use chicken broth or vegetable stock.

Cream, Milk or Half and Half - Your choice. Half and half adds a rich and creamy element to the soup. You can substitute the half and half with whole milk. 

Chopped Celery - You will need to sauté the celery in a little bit of vegetable oil or olive oil before adding to the soup. 

Spices - Garlic powder and onion power add a nice flavor to this soup recipe. Of course, salt and pepper are also included in this recipe. 

How to make Homemade Cream of Celery Soup

Step 1 - Heat butter in saucepan,

Step 2 -Whisk in flour and add broth.

Step 3 - Add spices and seasonings.

Step 4 - Add celery and blend.

Recipe FAQs

Can I Freeze Cream of Celery Soup?

Yes, you can freeze the soup in a freezer-safe container.

Can I Make Cream of Cclery Soup in a Crock-Pot?

Yes, you can absolutely make this recipe in the crockpot or slow cooker. This recipe is best cooked on low for 8-10 hours.

Can I use different types of milk or cream in my cream soup?

Yes, you can use whole milk, heavy cream, half-and-half, or alternatives like coconut milk or almond milk, just know that the consistency is dependent on the type of milk used.

How can I add depth of flavor to my cream soup?

You can enhance the flavor by sautéing aromatics like onions, garlic, and herbs before adding the main ingredients

How can I thicken a cream soup that's too thin?

You can create a slurry by mixing equal parts flour and cold water, then whisk it into the simmering soup.

Timesaving Tips

  • You can make this recipe ahead, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • For a more creamy texture, you can puree soup by running it through a food processor, blender or use an immersion blender.
  • Use a quality whisk to blend the ingredients in the soup, it makes a difference. 
  • Be sure to stir the soup often and watch the temperature so that it doesn't overcook.
  • Consider doubling or tripling the recipe. These soups make so many great dishes and it is nice to have them on hand, ready to use. 
  • Add additional salt and pepper to the soup as you like. Everyone's tastes are different and it is easy to add a bit more flavor. 

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cream of celery soup in bowl with celery

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Cream of Celery Soup

Raquel Pineira
This easy Homemade Cream of Celery Soup recipe perfect for a hearty soup or as a substitute for condensed cream of celery soup in recipes
5 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 84 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 regular blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup celery, cooked and chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan melt butter over a medium heat
  • Add in flour and whisk together until well combined
  • Add chicken stock and milk, whisk until smooth, about 1-2 minutes
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until it begins to thicken about 3-5 minutes
  • Add in the chopped celery.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. 

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 699mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Tamara

    September 01, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Wow, I never really thought about what goes into those cream of soups. I think this homemade version looks SO much better than canned and condensed. And once you have this down, you can make awesome soups and experiment.

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    • Raquel

      September 02, 2021 at 8:33 am

      Definitely and there is far less sodium when you make your own.

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