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Delia Smith Celery Soup Recipe

Delia Smith Celery Soup Recipe

Delia Smith's celery soup recipe is delicate, savoury and wonderfully underrated.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Soup
Cuisine: British
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 25 g unsalted butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 whole head of celery trimmed and chopped
  • 1 potato peeled and chopped
  • 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • A swirl of cream to serve (optional)
  • Celery leaves to garnish (if available)

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and sweat the onion gently for 5–6 minutes.
  2. Add celery and potato, cooking for a further 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until tender.
  5. Blend until completely smooth.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with a swirl of cream and celery leaves.

Notes

Season more generously than usual, as celery's flavour is naturally delicate.
Keep the heat low while sweating the vegetables.
The potato adds silky body without needing cream in the base.
Use leafy celery tops as a fresh, peppery garnish if available.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.