BEST Cream of Celery Soup

Leave the canned stuff on the shelf because NOTHING compares to homemade!

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.97 stars (410 reviews)

Cream of Celery Soup

1/4 cup butter
1 small yellow onion (,finely chopped (about 1 cup))
2 cups very finely chopped good quality flavorful celery ((about 5 large ribs, organic recommended for optimal flavor).)
1 large clove garlic (,minced)
1/3 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
1 1/2 cups good quality chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk ((or use 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup cream for even tastier results))
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot over medium-high heat and cook the onions, celery and garlic until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Add the chicken broth and milk/cream and stir until the mixture is smooth. Increase the heat and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add salt to taste.This soup will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nona Zieman on 2026-11-01 (5 stars):
Absolutely Delicious!! Best creamed soup I've had. Easy to prepare, I triple the recipe to freeze 3/4 of it for winter.. But it doesn't last long! Thanks for sharing!
Andy on 2026-10-24 (5 stars):
Hi Kimberly Made this today and it is delicious - almost seems like there's a secret ingredient in there adding flavor but not so! Followed the recipe exactly however went with the milk cream mix, added a very small amount of extra broth. Very happy!
Jane Bulleyment on 2026-10-22 (5 stars):
OMG just made this and its beyond delicious! Really cant get enough. Whole family raving about this which is a miracle in itself! Thank you so much.
Sylvia Loomis on 2026-10-20 (5 stars):
I made this soup today for the second time and I just love it! Great to share it with my family!
Pamela Baxter on 2026-10-14 (5 stars):
I tried this Cream of Celery soup today, the response from my husband was amazing. "I've never tasted such lovely soup before," he said. I must admit it was so very simple to make and absolutely delicious, thank you for sharing.