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Home » Recipes » Cream of Celery Soup {Gluten-Free}

Cream of Celery Soup {Gluten-Free}

February 26, 2016 by Faith 5 Comments

Gluten-Free Cream of Celery Soup celebrates the simple flavor of celery, which is surprisingly sweet, in this rich, velvety soup.

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Pouring through old cookbooks with a cup of something hot in hand is one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon. I’m always surprised that cookbooks go so far beyond just teaching us how to cook and what to eat; they’re full of knowledge about history and especially culture.

Growing up, my mom had a tattered old vintage Betty Crocker cookbook. It was bright orange on the front with a collage of very 1980’s-esque photos, its insides torn and splattered. Many pages were dog-eared and recipes marked up and amended with hand-written notes jotted down in the margin. I adored that cookbook. Every time my mom pulled it out, we knew something delicious would ensue. I found my own copy of that cookbook on eBay a while ago and every so often when I’m feeling nostalgic, I’ll look through it.

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This soup comes from quite a different cookbook though. When my niece lived in D.C., she and I would head to Barnes & Noble every Friday night for a little girls’ time. We’d sip lattes and nibble cookies and gossip, perusing books from various topics that interested us. Mostly fashion and beauty with a bit of mythology mixed in for her, and nearly always cooking-related, but sometimes fantasy or historical fiction for me.

On one particular evening, the place was pretty full and I was in a hurry to grab a book and find a table. The title of Real Irish Food by David Bowers stood out, as I love the simplicity and hearty, home-style comfort food-type dishes that are the heart of Irish cuisine. I ended up being so smitten with the book that I bought it, and the first recipe to inspire me was David’s Celery Soup.

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Ironically, I renamed my version to Cream of Celery Soup because of its lusciously creamy texture, but David’s soup (which he just calls Celery Soup) uses light cream and mine doesn’t! I find that butter and whole milk along with potato give this soup a very rich texture and flavor without the need for cream, but by all means, add it in if that’s your preference. Don’t skip the nutmeg here; on the contrary, bump it up to 1/8 teaspoon or so if you like. It adds that little je ne sais quoi. Another thing to mention, David’s version doesn’t call for garlic, but I love just a hint of it here (and yes, I consider two to three cloves to be just a hint, lol) to add to the complexity of the dish (and it pairs so well with potato).

This whips up in just 30 minutes and makes a nice light meal (as in, not heavy meal…not “lite” calorie-wise) or starter course for a winter dinner.

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Cream of Celery Soup {Gluten-Free}
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  20 mins
Total time:  30 mins
Yield: 2 servings as a light meal, or 4 to 6 servings as a starter
 
Gluten-Free Cream of Celery Soup celebrates the simple flavor of celery, which is surprisingly sweet, in this rich, velvety soup.
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 2 heaping cups sliced)
  • 1 large (3/4 to 1 lb/340 to 450 g) russet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (475 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock (I used Swanson)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
Instructions
  1. Add the butter to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the celery, potato, and onion, cover the pan, and cook until the vegetables are starting to soften but not brown, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic during the last minute, and stir constantly once it’s added.
  2. Add the stock, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, and then cover the saucepan, turn the heat down to simmer, and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the milk and heat a couple minutes until steaming, being careful not to let the soup boil after the milk is added so the milk doesn’t curdle. Use a fork to mash a few of the potatoes against the side of the saucepan to thicken the soup a bit.
  4. Serve.
Notes
Recipe inspired by and adapted from David Bowers' recipe for Celery Soup in Real Irish Food.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: Celery, Creamy Soups, Creamy Soups That Don't Have Cream, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Irish Food, Potato, Recipes, Soup, Winter Recipes

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  1. Amanda Paa says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    simplicity. you’ve captured it! i wish that everyone who believes that cream of celery only comes from a can could have a taste of your soup. it looks so velvety and perfect for a cold day. i too am inspired by vintage cookbooks, and i wish our generation did more carrying on food traditions. xo

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  2. Marissa says

    February 26, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    The first recipes I made were from that very same vintage Betty Crocker cookbook! (lemon roll and black forest cake of all things…lol)

    I love this kind of soup – pure comfort. Subtle, simple flavors that are entirely satisfying!

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  3. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

    February 26, 2016 at 11:43 am

    Yes, yes, yes please. I am a HUGE celery fan and am surprised by how many people don’t like it. Strange to me. This looks so perfect, love the celery slices, nutmeg ( I put it in my cream of broccoli soup, too). I’m with you Faith in that 3 cloves is a hint! The more the better, even roasted.
    I also have found English and Irish food to have this rep of being bland and to the contrary, so many dishes are so excellent. This is wonderful. Have a great weekend.

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  4. Rosa says

    February 26, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Delightfully fragrant and so comforting. A wonderful winter soup.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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