No Waste Hearty Celery Soup Recipe

Name: No Waste Hearty Celery Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; 2 medium onions, quartered and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups celery, diced; 5 cups chicken broth; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, or; 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup celery leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

12 slices bacon
2 medium onions, quartered and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups celery, diced
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, or
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup celery leaves, chopped

1
Fry bacon in bottom of large dutch oven or stock pot, until crisp. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
2
Pour off all but 4 tblsp of the bacon drippings. Add onions, garlic and celery and saute on med-low heat until onion is translucent. being careful not to burn the garlic.Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Strain vegetables, RESERVING the broth.and puree veggies in blender or food processor. Return pureed veggies to the broth and add the milk, celery seeds and thyme. Return to a boil and cook 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into bowls and top with bacon crumbles, cheese and the optional, chopped celery leaves, if using.
3
Note: I pulse my veggies in my food processor, because I like it a little chunky, and find this soup better the next day.

1345

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices bacon, 2 medium onions, quartered and thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 cups celery, diced, and more.

Yes, No Waste Hearty Celery Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

No Waste Hearty Celery Soup

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