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    Simple Carrot and Celery Soup

    Published by: Adina June 23, 2023 ยท Last modified: December 4, 2024 Leave a comment
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    This simple recipe for a flavorful carrot and celery soup is made with basic ingredients and ready in about half an hour.

    close up of celery and carrot soup in a bowl.

    Make a delightful carrot and celery soup! This comforting, quick, and delicious vegetable soup is the perfect dish to whip up when craving a wholesome and cozy meal, whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a satisfying dinner.

    Check out more simple recipes, like this Italian Zucchini Soup, Chorizo and Pumpkin Soup, Leek and Potato Soup, Panera Black Bean Soup, or the Carrot Pumpkin Soup.

    Ingredients: 8 + oil, salt, and pepper

    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Cooking time: 25 minutes

    Jump to:
    • Why should we eat more soup?
    • Recipe ingredients
    • Additions
    • How to make carrot celery soup?
    • Tips
    • How to store and reheat?
    • What to serve with it?
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
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    Why should we eat more soup?

    Versatile: Soups can be customized to suit your taste and needs. Whether you prefer clear broths, chunky stews, creamy bisques, or vegetable-based soups, the choice is vast.

    Economical: They are made with inexpensive ingredients like vegetables, legumes, and grains. A simple soup is a great way to utilize leftover vegetables, meats, or grains, reducing food waste and maximizing your grocery budget.

    Bulk cooking and meal prep: Almost any pot of soup can be cooked ahead of time and stored for several days in the fridge. 

    Weight management: They are typically high in water content and low in calorie density; they can help fill you up with fewer calories.

    Recipe ingredients

    listed ingredients for making soup with carrots, celery, onion and spices on the table.

    Carrots: Naturally sweet vegetables packed with beta-carotene, vitamins, and minerals.

    Celery stalks: Crunchy, green vegetables with a slightly bitter and refreshing taste, adding a delightful texture and herbal flavor to the soup.

    Aromatics: Onion and garlic complement the sweetness of the carrots. 

    Olive oil for sautรฉing the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.

    Vegetable broth or stock: Homemade or store-bought; bouillon cubes are ok. Chicken stock is also great if you don't care to keep the soup vegan or vegetarian or if that's all you have on hand. 

    Herbs and spices: Bay leaves, Italian seasoning, fine sea salt or kosher salt, and ground black pepper.

    • Substitute the Italian seasoning with a bit of thyme, oregano, and rosemary. You could also use herbs de Provence or another dried herbs mix. 
    • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for some heat.

    Vinegar: I use white balsamic vinegar to cut through the sweetness of the carrots and lift the flavors. You can replace it with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.ย 

    Additions

    Potatoes: I often add 1-2 medium potatoes, especially if I want to make a creamier soup. 

    Other vegetables include parsnip, rutabaga, leeks, green beans, and peas. 

    White beans like navy beans or cannellini are a great carrot and celery soup addition.

    Extra protein: Cooked chicken or turkey is excellent if you have some leftovers. Chop or shred them and add them to the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking. 

    Fresh herbs such as fresh parsley, thyme, dill, or chives. 

    How to make carrot celery soup?

    This recipe is made in just a few simple steps. You will need a large pot or a Dutch oven.

    • Prepare the vegetables: Clean and chop the fresh carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, but keep them separated. 
    • Sautรฉ onions on medium heat for 2 minutes and then garlic for another minute (1).
    • Sautรฉ carrots and celery for about 8 minutes (2).
    collage of two pictures of sauteing onions in a pot and adding vegetables and stock.
    • Add vegetable stock and seasoning, and simmer the carrot and celery soup for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft (3). 
    • Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and a little vinegar. 
    • We usually leave the celery and carrot soup chunky, but you can blend it with an immersion blender if you like. 
    soup with carrot and celery cooking in a red pot.

    Tips

    Make ahead: Allow the soup to come to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.

    Balance the sweetness of the carrots with a bit of acidity, in this case, a few teaspoons of white balsamic vinegar. 

    You can blend the soup as it is or add some heavy cream or coconut milk and then blend and gently reheat it.ย 

    How to store and reheat?

    Refrigerate leftover soup in an airtight container for 3-4 days. 

    Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. However, remember that the vegetablesโ€™ texture may slightly change upon thawing. Defrost in the fridge.

    Reheat on the stovetop or the microwave.

    bowl of soup with carrots and celery and some bread slices around it.

    What to serve with it?

    Or check out our article on What to Serve with Potato Soup; you will find more ideas there.

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    bowl of soup with carrots and celery and some bread slices around it.

    Simple Carrot and Celery Soup

    In just around 30 minutes, you can prepare a delicious carrot and celery soup using just a few basic ingredients.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 98kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Soup pot or Dutch oven
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    Ingredients  

    • 2 ยฝ-3 cups carrots chopped , 450 g/ 1 lb
    • 2 cups celery 250 g/ 9 oz
    • 1 medium onion
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cups vegetable stock 750 ml, Note 1
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2-3 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar Note 2
    • fine sea salt or kosher salt
    • ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Prepare the ingredients: Clean and chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, but keep them separated.
      2 ยฝ cups chopped carrots (1 lb/450 g) + 2 cups chopped celery (250 g/ 9 oz) + 1 medium onion + 2 garlic cloves
    • Cook onions: Heat the oil in the pot. Cook onions until slightly softer (about 2 minutes), add garlic, and stir for another minute.
      1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Add carrots and celery, stir well, and sautรฉ for about 8 minutes.
    • Simmer soup: Pour in the stock, add bay leaves and seasoning. Cover the pot and simmer the soup for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft but not mushy.
      3 cups/ 750 ml stock + 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning + 2 bay leaves
    • Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and a little vinegar. We usually leave the celery and carrot soup chunky, but you can blend it if you like.
      salt and pepper to taste + 2-3 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar to taste

    Notes

    1. Stock: Chicken stock is great as well.
    2. Vinegar: Substitute white balsamic vinegar with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1portion from 4 | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14181IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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