Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cups celery (chopped, ½" thick)
- 1 small potato (peeled, chopped ½" thick, about 1 cup)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt & black pepper (to taste )
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (more for garnish if desired)
- fresh dill, croutons, and cream for garnish (optional)
Instruction
- Place butter, onion and celery in a large pot. Cook over medium heat until tender without browning, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add potatoes to pot with broth. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using a hand blender, blend soup until very smooth. Add cream, lemon juice, and seasoning to taste. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: For a smoother soup, strain through cheesecloth to remove any stringy celery bits if desired.
- Stir in herbs and garnish with a drizzle of cream if desired.