Description
Carrot and Celery Soup is a light, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian dish. Made with the classic trio of carrots, celery, and onions, it creates a brothy soup that’s wholesome and comforting. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a cozy starter, this recipe is budget-friendly, quick, and packed with vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegetarian)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: diced potatoes, cooked lentils or beans, leafy greens like spinach or kale
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash, peel, and chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Sauté base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer soup: Pour in vegetable broth. Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with parsley or fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Roast carrots and celery before adding for deeper flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- For a creamy variation, blend part of the soup.
- Add chickpeas, lentils, or quinoa for extra protein.
- Top with fresh herbs or Parmesan (if not vegan) for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Vegetarian, Healthy
- Method: Stovetop, Simmered
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Carrot and Celery Soup, Carrot Soup Recipe, Celery Soup Recipes, Brothy Vegetarian Soup, Healthy Soup Recipes, Carrots Onions Celery Soup, Vegetable Soup with Carrots and Celery