Description
Creamy celery soup brings Italian countryside comfort to your kitchen. Jamie Oliver’s simple recipe combines fresh vegetables and rich cream for a soulful bowl of warmth that will transport you straight to Tuscany.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) celery, sliced (tough strings removed)
- 200 grams (7 ounces) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Fat and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
Liquid Ingredients:
- 500 milliliters (2 cups) vegetable stock
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) milk
Serving Suggestion:
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious Dutch oven or large pot over medium temperature, creating a light shimmer across the cooking surface.
- Gently introduce diced celery, minced garlic, and cubed potatoes into the heated oil, carefully coating each vegetable piece to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle a delicate pinch of kosher salt over the vegetables and add approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons (45 to 60 milliliters) of water to prevent sticking and initiate moisture infusion.
- Maintain consistent stirring every 3 to 4 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and develop subtle caramelization without burning, and supplement with additional water if the mixture appears dry or starts to stick.
- Pour in vegetable stock, gradually increasing heat until the liquid reaches a robust, bubbling boil.
- Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, allowing the potatoes and celery to break down and tenderize for approximately 18 to 22 minutes, ensuring vegetables become exceptionally soft and almost dissolving.
- Utilize an immersion blender to transform the mixture into a smooth, creamy consistency, creating a velvety texture without lumps.
- Incorporate whole milk or cream, blending thoroughly to integrate and enhance the soup’s richness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the warm soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil before presenting.
Notes
- Freeze batches flat in containers for convenient meal prep and long-term storage.
- Refrigerate leftovers in sealed containers, enjoying delicious flavors for up to 3 days.
- Complement the soup’s creamy texture by serving with warm, crusty artisan bread.
- Enhance subtle flavor depths with a gentle sprinkle of white pepper before serving.
- Create lighter, smoother consistency by incorporating low-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
- Brighten the final dish with fresh herb garnishes like finely chopped parsley or delicate chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 152 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg