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Creamy orange soup topped with lots of fresh dill in red Dutch oven with whisk and colorful potholders nearby on whitish background.

Carrot Celery Soup

Jani H. Leuschel
A light and tasty soup that's easy to make on a weeknight and also works well for meal prep!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 carrots, chopped
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon salt, Kosher
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt, optional. Use whole milk or low-fat.
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, or 2 teaspoons, dried

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands for 20 seconds and begin chopping the vegetables.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and add the chopped onion. Sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until onion begins to lose its color.
  • Add chopped carrot and celery, and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, until vegetables turn a bright color and start to soften.
  • Add garlic, salt, and peppercorns, and cook a minute or two until garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
  • Remove from heat. With an immersion blender, pureé the soup in the pot.
    Or, remove the vegetables from the broth, transferring to a regular blender along with small amount of the broth. Pureé and return to the pot.
  • Stir in the Greek yogurt and the chopped fresh dill. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

Enjoy this soup as a vegetable side with a main dish salad. It pairs well with egg-centric main dishes like frittata, quiche, or strata. It's also nice with grilled fish, chicken, and pork.
For a simple dinner, serve it with a quesadilla or some thick slices of whole wheat toast.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1283mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10727IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, calcium, cardioprotective, carrots, diabetic friendly, easy, fiber-rich, gluten-free, inexpensive, low calorie, low sugar, Mediterranean diet, phytonutrients, potassium, soup, vegan, vegetarian, vitamin A, vitamin K
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