Cream of Celery Soup (Low-Fat)
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥣 Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this creamy, low-fat celery soup. Perfect for those warm days when you crave something light yet satisfying. Elevate its taste by garnishing with fresh coriander leaves for that extra touch of freshness!
🍲 Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
🔑 Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Spring, Summer, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 130.1
- Fat Content: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 16.5mg
- Sodium Content: 738.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 9.9g
- Protein Content: 5.8g
🍽️ Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 4 | Celery stalks |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 cubes | Stock cubes |
| 4 tbsp | Plain flour |
| 2 cups | Low-fat milk |
| – | Skim milk |
| – | Black pepper |
📋 Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients – butter, celery stalks, onion, stock cubes, plain flour, low-fat milk, skim milk, and black pepper.
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Sauté Vegetables: In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until bubbly. Add chopped celery stalks and diced onion to the saucepan along with the stock cubes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the vegetables simmer for about 10 minutes, or until they become tender and fragrant.
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Thicken the Soup: Sprinkle the plain flour over the vegetable mixture while stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and the flour is well incorporated.
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Cool Slightly: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
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Puree: Transfer half of the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender directly in the saucepan.
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Combine: Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan with the remaining soup. Reheat the soup over low heat, stirring constantly, until well combined and heated through.
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Serve: Ladle the warm cream of celery soup into bowls. Garnish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a few fresh coriander leaves for a burst of flavor and color.
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Enjoy: Serve the soup hot and savor every spoonful of this creamy, low-fat delight. Pair it with your favorite crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
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Storage: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
Indulge in the comforting goodness of this homemade cream of celery soup, perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a casual gathering with loved ones. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
