Creamy Celery Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 4 cups chopped celery (½-inch thick)
• 1 small potato (peeled, chopped ½-inch, about 1 cup)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and black pepper (to taste )
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (more for garnish, if desired)
• garnishes (as desired, see notes)

Steps

1. 1

   Place butter, onion and celery in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until tender without browning, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add potatoes to pot with broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Using a hand blender, blend soup until very smooth. Add cream, lemon juice, and seasoning to taste. Simmer 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Optional: For a smoother soup, strain through cheesecloth to remove any stringy celery bits if desired.

5. 5

   Stir in herbs and garnish with a drizzle of cream if desired.